Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 823 I Don't Want To See You

Leanna received a text message from Zoe before going to sleep.

Daniel wasn't responsible for the paternity test.

So, there was only one other possibility left.

Leanna put away her phone and lay in bed with her eyes open, appearing to be thinking about something.

"Having trouble sleeping?" Aidan asked came softly.

"No. It's just that there's something I can't understand." Leanna denied.

Aidan embraced her waist before replying, "Don't dwell on something you can't understand. I'm sure the answer will come when the time is right."

"But..."

"It's already late. Get some sleep."

Leanna only nodded, but she still wasn't sleepy.

Aidan had anticipated this outcome, and he lightly patted her back.

Perhaps his silent consolation had an effect on Leanna, or maybe she was simply too exhausted at that point, she finally felt drowsiness shortly after.

The next morning, she heard someone was already changing his attire before the alarm clock could ring.

Leanna groggily opened her eyes and asked in a daze, "Why are you up so early today?"

Aidan fastened his tie neatly before approaching her, and he planted a kiss on her forehead. "I'll be attending a bidding conference today. It's still early now, why don't you continue to sleep?"

Leanna made a soft sound of acknowledgment, wrapped her arms around his neck, and gave him a kiss on the lips. "Good luck."

Aidan raised his lips slightly as he ran his fingers through her hair. "Go back to sleep."

Leanna heard the sound of the door closing following that.

Then, she turned over and tried to resume sleeping.

However, she found it difficult to doze off. The more she tried, the more awake she became.

She opened her eyes and lifted herself out of bed a few minutes later.

Leanna stood beside the stove, lost in thought after finishing breakfast and heating the traditional medicine in a pot.

She couldn't comprehend why Elijah would do such a thing.

She could understand if he was only trying to go against Aidan, but what about Louis?

Meanwhile, the traditional medicine in the pot had reached a boiling point, releasing wafts of steam. Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

Leanna abruptly snapped back to reality. She swiftly turned off the heat and grabbed a kitchen paper towel to wipe away the water stains that had spilled onto the stove.

She seemed to have gotten used to consuming the medicine at this point as she didn't feel nauseous from drinking it anymore. Perhaps she had grown accustomed to it as she consumed it like plain water.

Leanna had just sat down when a young lady showed up with Leanna's receipts from yesterday after she had arrived at the studio.

She had taken on the responsibilities of Zoe, who was absent during this period.

It was already noon by the time she finished organizing everything.

Leanna stretched lazily as she was ready to have lunch. Just then, someone knocked on the office door before saying, "There's someone looking for you, Leanna."

She casually asked, "Who is it?"

"It's... It's your friend, the one who visited our studio before. Mr. Parker."

Leanna's expression became serious when she heard that, and she stood up to open the door before asking, "Where is he?"

The young lady answered, "He's waiting in the lounge."

Leanna nodded and replied, "Understood. You can go back to work now."

The young lady left promptly after that.

Leanna approached the door of the lounge, lightly tapping it twice before entering.

Inside the lounge, Elijah stood up instantly when he heard the knocking. Then, he looked toward Leanna who was at the door. "Leanna..."

Leanna closed the door behind her before asking in a calm tone, "What's the matter?"

Elijah replied, "I... I came to apologize."

"For what?"

Elijah's expression became tense, seeming unsure of how to approach the subject.

Leanna said, "Actually, I also have something to ask you. Why not let me go first while you figure out how to address yours?"

Elijah nodded lightly. "Alright."

Leanna looked at him as she went straight to the point. "I had another paternity test done for Louis and my father, and the result showed a 99% blood relation. Now, I'm very curious and eager to know how

the previous paternity test went wrong. I believe you might have the answer."

Elijah pursed his lips. "I'm sorry, Leanna. It was my fault. I'm here today because of it. I... I don't know how to explain what could possibly go wrong, but I'm sincerely sorry. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it right."

Leanna only smiled. She continued with a much colder tone than usual, "It's Louis who you should be apologizing to. Besides, how do you think you will make things right?"

Elijah answered, "I will go back and explain what happened to Louis and William. They—"

"Elijah," Leanna interrupted. "It's not just about the paternity test that went wrong. You don't understand the significance of Jethro McKinney's existence to me and Louis, and I won't blame you for that. I'll even accept the fact if Louis truly is Jethro's son, but..."

"Leanna, I understand. I know you and Louis have suffered a lot because of that sc*mbag. I'm really sorry..."

Leanna chuckled. "May I ask why you did this if you really understand?"

Elijah only stood there with his face reddened as he couldn't provide an answer.

Then, Leanna turned to open the door and said, "It's fine if you're not telling. But, you don't need to inform my father and Louis about this. I don't want you to cause them further harm. And..."

She paused briefly before continuing, "I hope you won't show up in front of me from now on. I don't want to see you again."

She opened the door and walked away without looking back after saying that.

Elijah only watched her retreating figure as he helplessly murmured, "Leanna..."

However, Leanna didn't turn around.

She didn't want to engage in arguments with Elijah anymore. What was done was done.

Further discussions would be meaningless at this point.

Elijah walked briskly outside and got into his car after standing idly in the lounge for a few minutes, and he headed straight to his mother, Lizzy's hospital.

In the hospital, Lizzy had just come out of the consultation room, and she saw Elijah standing in the corridor with a slightly pale complexion. She was surprised and asked, "Didn't you go to the company, Eli? Are you feeling unwell?"

Elijah glanced at the nurse behind Lizzy before replying, "I need to talk with you, Mom."

The nurse tactfully said, "I'll wait for you there."

Lizzy nodded, and she led Elijah to the garden outside before asking, "What's the matter? You can tell me now."

Elijah pursed his lips before replying, "A few months ago, I asked you to help me with a paternity test. Do you remember the results?"

Lizzy's expression subtly changed when she heard that, and she shifted her gaze aside. Then, she replied, "You've said it. It was a few months ago. How can I remember especially when I'm busy with work every day?"

"I've only entrusted you with that matter. Do you really not remember?" Elijah asked.

Lizzy furrowed her brows and asked, "Why are you asking about that all of a sudden?"

Elijah remained silent, and he opened a folder. He took out two documents before handing them over to her. "This one is from a few months ago. It's the one you helped me with. This is from a test done by my friend a few days ago. The results of the tests are completely different. What is the reason behind this, Mom?"

Lizzy turned away before saying, "Stop."

"Why are you still avoiding when things have already come to this? I don't want to investigate you nor do I want to speculate blindly. That's why I'm begging you to tell me the truth," Elijah said.