Begging For A Reconciliation
Chapter 67

Chapter 67

Apart from minor bruises, Leah had nearly recovered after spending two days resting with the Whitefamily. She could not wait to return home, but she was still bothered by something. After muchdeliberation, she decided to inform Ian. However, it was difficult to catch him as he was a busy manwho often left home early and returned late at night.

Leah sighed and patiently waited for him at the Sanders house. Time passed slowly, and soon it waslate at night. The woman sat in the living room and watched the clock on the wall gradually swing untiltwo o’clock in the morning. She moved her stiff limbs slightly and thought to herself, forget it, I’m goingto get some rest. I shall get up early the next day and try to catch him.

Leah stood up and made her way up the stairs. Just then, a loud creaking door sound broke thesilence. She exhibited a surprised expression as she hurriedly turned around and squinted to see if Ianwas back. The living room was in complete darkness, except for the gentle light from the floor lampshining. The door to the villa was slightly ajar, allowing a man to enter from outside. He walked clumsilyand was dressed in a black coat. The man seemed to have sensed Leah’s gaze as he started to raisehis head slowly. Leah could finally see his face clearly under the dim light.

“What are you doing here?” Both of them expressed shock at the same time.

Leah examined the man’s face closely and realized how much he had aged in half a month. His skinwas pale, and his hair had grown out and partially covered one of his eyes. He cast a glance at Leahbefore sitting on the sofa. After letting out a sigh, Ron beckoned Leah and said, “Come here.”

Leah obeyed and stood before the man. He placed his legs on the coffee table and took out his blackcoat. Next, he adjusted his black T-shirt and revealed his slender waist. “What are you doing here?How are you related to Ian?” Ron asked lazily.

Leah pursued her lips when she noticed Ron’s glassy eyes and the man’s stench of alcohol. Shewondered to herself, it’s obvious that he’s been drinking a lot. What’s he doing here in the middle of the

night?

After a moment of hesitation, Leah replied, “I’m staying at the Sanders house for a few days.Something happened and I’m not able to return to the White family.”

“What happened? Did the White family bully you?” Ron held the weight of his chin on his hand andcontinued, “Do you need me to avenge you?”

Leah hurriedly waved her hand to turn down his offer. Ron appeared to be a harmless man, but he wasruthless and cunning. He had always put on a happy front, but his unorthodox methods were similar toHan.

Leah clarified, “There’s no need for that. Please don’t misunderstand, they didn’t bully me.”

Ron scoffed and whispered, “You are so gullible. You really believe everything I say.”

“Of course.” Leah looked at him and affirmed, “I believe everything you say.” Ron was after all her lifesavior. She would not fear him no matter how evil he was.

Ron suddenly had a perplexed look on his face. As he watched Leah, his heart softened and his bodytension subsided. He patted the seat next to him and said, “Come sit here.” Leah hesitated for asecond before following through.

“Do you know why I’m here?” Ron asked.

After Leah shook her head, the man continued, “The woman told me that I had to return because I wasthe Sanders family’s son. Do you think I care about being a Sanders at all? If it’s not for… I wouldn’teven return. I’m tired of hearing terms like a bastard and illegitimate child.”

Leah felt sorry for Ron. Despite the fact that others thought him to be vicious, worthless, and of lowsocial standing, she would never see him in the same light as he was her life savior. Feeling perturbed

that the man had gone silent, Leah turned her head and saw that Ron had fallen asleep on the sofa.With his hair down and his expression relaxed, Ron appeared to be a harmless man. Leah sighedbefore assisting Ron in removing his shoes. She retrieved a blanket and draped it over him after hewas laid on the sofa.

Just as Leah was about to return to her room to rest for the night, she felt a sudden pull on her arm.Ron frowned and mumbled to himself, “Don’t leave me, Izzy…”

Izzy? Leah wondered to herself with a solemn expression.

The next morning, Leah headed to the living room after washing up. She was surprised to see that Ronwas still sound asleep. Hence, she went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. The man was awoken bythe food aroma. He opened his eyes and saw that Leah had placed the plate of food on the table. Sheinstructed, “Hurry, eat!”

“Did you make this? I didn’t know you could cook!” Ron looked at the delicious food and mocked. Hepraised when Leah glared at him, “This is yummy!” After taking another bite, he grinned and said, “Ididn’t know you are a talented cook. Any man would be lucky to have you as a wife.”

Suddenly, the door swung open and Ian walked in with a plastic bag. He looked visibly tired when hestepped into the living hall. He was stunned for a split second when he saw Ron and Leah bondingover breakfast before breaking into an awkward smile.

Ian placed the plastic bag on the table and said jovially, “I brought you breakfast. I thought you haven’teaten.” Before Leah could reply, Ron answered, “Why are you so kind?”

Ian’s expression darkened as he walked over to Ron. He then asked, “Why are you back?”

“Why do you care?” Ron took another bite of food and stood up. “There’s no need for you to put on asolemn expression. I’m not here for the pathetic inheritance.”

“I don’t mean that, Ron,” Ian hurriedly explained.

Ron ignored the man and turned to Leah instead. He gave a wicked smile and praised, “Thanks fortaking great care of me. See you next time.” The woman stared at him in disbelief.

Once Ron was gone, Leah turned to Ian and said seriously, “I have something important to tell you.”

“What’s the matter?” Ian, who was sitting on the sofa, asked. The eyebags under his eyes were clearlyvisible. After a moment of hesitation, Leah decided to break the news to him. “I saw Charlie.”

“Who?” Ian probed.

“Charlie Parridge, my adoptive father. I saw him… with Sasha.” Leah scowled while looking troubled.“I’m not sure if I’m overthinking, but Sasha has been acting strange these days. I saw Charlie when Ifollowed her to Cloud Pavilion.”

Leah inhaled deeply and noticed Ian’s perplexed look. She continued, “But Charlie is dead. I saw withmy own eyes that he didn’t manage to escape when our house caught on fire.”

Ian furrowed his brows and remained silent as he processed his thoughts. After a few minutes, he saidthoughtfully, “So you are suspecting that Sasha and Charlie know each other? They may even have…a close relationship?