True Fated Marriage (Grace and Heinz)
Chapter 1801

Seeing Ernest back with the phone, Leah instantly realized something. That phone was actually of the same model as Ernest's, but just that the color was actually rose gold. She always liked black, as she didn't consider herself the girly type of woman.

In the past, the rose gold color did not seem to appeal to her at all, but she didn't replace it to be as repulsive as before then.

She could not help but wondered if falling in love had contributed to the changes in her mood.

She had never blushed before, but she would then. Her face would turn red and she would feel hot when there was barely anything that happened, as if it was ablaze.

It seemed that her mindset had really altered.

"Look, do you like it?" Ernest placed the phone box in front of her.

She sat up in a snap to open the box. What came into her sight was a luxurious phone.

It was of a famous brand.

Being the same model as his, it caught her fancy.

"I like it." Leah beamed at him. "Thank you."

Ernest shook his head, got up to take her broken phone, took out the SIM card from it and installed it onto the new phone.

"With regard to the documents in your original phone, I'll link them to the computer later to see if we can transfer them over. If we can do that, then it'll save us the trouble of repairing it. If we can't, then we might as well install a new screen."

"There's no need for the transfer." Leah immediately shook her head. "I think it's better to repair it and get a new screen. Then, I would be able to turn it on. There are many documents there that I need to use." "I can transfer them over for you." Ernest replied, "Why? Don't you believe in my skills?"

"No, it's not that I don't believe in you." Shaking her head, Leah seemed abashed.

She avoided his gaze too.

Ernest was very sharp-witted. He sensed her reluctance in two ticks, wondering why she behaved in that way.

"Is there a secret in your phone that can't be seen by me?"

Feeling a bit guilty, Leah nodded right away. However in the next second, she shook her head. "Actually, it's not like that. Forget it, I'll tell the truth. There are indeed some secrets that can't be revealed to you." Upon hearing that, Ernest frowned in disbelief. He stared at her, and his tone turned subdued.

"Do you mean that even I can't look at your phone?"

Leah shook her head again. "No, I will be mortified. They're not big secrets, just my personal feelings that I don't want to tell you."

"Personal feelings?" Ernest couldn't help but scowled. He was disheartened by her attitude, which made him feel a little smothered. He disliked the feeling of her hiding any secrets from him.

It was especially the case at the moment.

He also noticed that he had a nearly overbearing possessiveness toward Leah.

The kind of possessiveness had been intensifying ever since they reconciled.

He understood then why his father treated his mom in a proprietorial way, which no outsider could bear.

The same went for how his uncle-in-law treated his aunt, how Gary treated Celeste, and how Liam treated Maria too.

It was due to the fact that they liked them.

It was infatuation, and love.

That was the reason they wanted to own everything about their partners.

That was why he did not want her to hide anything from him, not even secrets.

He yearned to enter her world and to clap eyes on everything in every corner in there, not leaving a single blind spot behind.

Seeing Leah lowered her head like a obedient wife, he furrowed his brows once again and asked, "What on earth are those feelings?"

Pursing her lips, Leah was in two minds whether or not to tell him.

Those feelings were about how she felt after they broke up the last time. The longing she felt for him was recorded in one of the files inside her phone.

She didn't want to let him know it.

It was because she had had the toughest times in her life during that period, that she even not wanted to continue living.

She appeared a forlorn figure, missing him alone throughout that period. It was really humbling for her.

If he knew it, she would feel more awkward.

Apparently, she still loved him so much that she almost went mad, yet she couldn't help but to propose a break-up to him. Such behavior was very contradictory on its own. As she thought of her former self then, she just felt that it wasn't a good side of her.

It was repugnant.

She even began to look down on herself.

Hence, she didn't want to show it to him.

However, noticing her silence, he still glowered.

"Can't you show them to me? What are the feelings that you're so afraid of letting me know?"

"Quit asking." Leah quickly said, "It's no big deal, I don't want you to know too much. Ernest, can you respect me too?"

Seeing her rather serious expression, he answered with his furrowed brows, "Well, in that case, I won't see it."

It was just that his mood seemed to have been affected.

It was already 9.30 pm, the pucker between his eyebrows still hadn't faded away.

Leah was aware that he had turned taciturn after she refused to show him the documents in her phone.

She didn't mention it again.

After another hour, she then said, "Ernest, you haven't called your parents to tell them that you're back. Do you want to go back and meet them first?"

She intended to break the stiff silence by changing the subject. However, as soon as she spoke, things didn't go as she expected.

As she finished asking, she saw that Ernest's brows had been knitted into a knot, and that there was a sharpness rising in his eyes as he stared at her. It made her feel nervous.

"Are you telling me to leave?" asked Ernest.

His tone was a little cold.

Leah shook her head instantaneously. "No, don't get me wrong. That's not what I mean. I'm just afraid that your family will worry about you when they replace out you're back but left no message for them." "I thought you want me to leave." Ernest gazed at her. "I thought you don't want me to accompany you."

"No, no, of course I hope that you can stay with me." Leah hurriedly explained for the fear that he might misunderstand. "Nevertheless, you should inform your parents."

Discerning the note of agitation in her voice, Ernest slightly eased his expression. No longer looking so morose, he looked at Leah and nodded.

"I'm going to make a phone call now."

"Okay, hurry up." Leah nodded without delay and went out considerately, giving space to him.

After ruminating for a while, he picked up the phone and called his mother.

As he got through, Grace's voice could be heard over the phone. "Ernest, it's only now that you remember to notify me of where you've been?" Being teased, Ernest chuckled and replied, "Mommy, you must be joking. I just didn't have time to tell you and dad that I've returned to the country."

"I got it. The only person in your love-addled brain right now is your girlfriend, thus there must be no room in there left for your parents."

"Mom." Ernest blanched at his mother's words.

"Well, there's no need to feel embarrassed. I'm happy that you have a girlfriend. Your aunt told me that your uncle-in-law has caught sight of your girlfriend, and that she looks beautiful, elegant and well- spoken. She is a good girl." Grace said, "So, take your time and date her properly."

Ernest didn't expect his uncle-in-law to be such a big mouth. From the looks of it, he had told his wife, which in turn apprised Grace of it. In that case, the whole family might be aware of it already. He took a deep breath and said, "Then, I'll come back later."

"You don't have to come back." Grace was very considerate. She said to her son, "Just stay with your girlfriend now. Don't come back. Everything is fine at home. Even though I miss you very much, I think that the two of you missed each other more and would want to just spend all time together. Therefore, you don't have to waste too much time on us. Just keep your girlfriend company. You can come back to see us after the two of you have had enough time together."

Ernest was scared out of his wits. His mother's words made it sounded like his girlfriend had taken precedence over his friends and family.

"It's okay. I'll come back later to see you."

"Ernest, what do you mean by later? Is it some time later around tonight, or a few days later?" Grace couldn't help inquiring.

Ernest was struck dumb. "Oh, I won't go back today. It's already eleven o'clock. You are pregnant. You must be going to sleep soon. I'd better not go back tonight."

"Oh, so it's a few days later? Fine, I thought you will come back tonight." Grace chortled and said, "Then, that's all."

Ernest also found it funny. His mom had become increasingly adept at teasing him, just like hitting the nail on the head.

She was so straightforward and frank.

After that, he asked, "How have you been lately?"

"I'm fine, very." Grace laughed. "By the way, don't come home alone 'later'. Take Leah with you. Your dad and I would like to meet her."

Hearing that, Ernest agreed without hesitation. "Okay."