Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 93

Back when she was attending college, there had also been an old street like this one next to the campus. She and Zoe had often hung out there at night, but the place they went to was merely a long street that wasn't as spectacular and busy as this one. However, it really surprised her that Aidan actually liked such a lively place.

Soon after that, the snacks she had ordered previously were served one after another. Just when she picked up the fork and was about to dig in, she noticed that Aidan was browsing through documents on his cell phone. After pondering for a moment, she held out the fork to him.

Aidan took the fork effortlessly without even looking up.

Leanna curled her lips and took another fork.

It wasn't until she was halfway through the meal that Aidan finally put down his phone and ran his eyes over the food on the table. "Why aren't you eating these?"

Leanna was just halfway through chewing the food in her mouth. After swallowing it, she replied, "Didn't you order nothing just now, President Pearson?"

Aidan pushed the few boxes toward her, saying flatly, "I told you to mind your own business." Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Leanna was rendered speechless. He simply doesn't know to appreciate someone's kindness. The snacks I've ordered are all my favorite food, but I kindheartedly give them up to him. Never mind if he doesn't appreciate the gesture. I'll eat all of them on my own.

After eating all of the snacks, she couldn't help but let out a burp.

Aidan darted a look at her. "Are you full?"

"Huh? Yeah, I'm full. I'm gonna…" She wanted to ask the hawker for a bag to pack the leftovers.

However, before she could finish her sentence, she saw Aidan pick up his cutlery again and eat the food she didn't manage to finish.

Startled, Leanna was somewhat puzzled about what was going on. Why is he doing this?

Aidan seemed to notice the look of surprise in her eyes. He said impassively, "Did no one teach you not to waste food?"

"I…" Nobody is wasting food here! I've wanted to pack the leftovers, thought Leanna. She looked away without finishing her sentence.

The lights on the street were splendid, and the night was bright and beautiful. Those who came here were mostly people who were on close terms with one another, like couples, friends, and families. Perhaps there wasn't another pair like them, who were forced to have dinner together despite being divorced.

Just as she was slightly lost in thought, Aidan had finished eating the snacks. "Let's go."

"Oh, okay," Leanna replied. Just as she was about to head toward the exit, she noticed that Aidan was walking toward the livelier part of the street, which puzzled her.

Aidan walked a few steps before noticing that Leanna didn't catch up to him. He looked back at her and said expressionlessly, "There are a lot of people here, so I won't hold you in my arms. Just forget about the fanciful idea before it's too late."

Leanna gave a hollow laugh. Finding herself at a loss for words to ridicule him, she briskly walked past him and went on ahead.

Aidan walked side by side with her at an unhurried pace like before.

Leanna sneaked a few glances over her shoulder. Is this *sshole crazy? What the hell is he trying to do? Before she could put her finger on it, her gaze was drawn to the fluffy toys sold at the stalls on the streets. She picked a few toys that she liked, but just as she was about to pay for them using her phone, the seller's phone beeped with a message telling him that the payment had been made to his bank account.

Leanna turned her head in disbelief, only to see Aidan putting away his cell phone with a hint of displeasure on his stony face. "Why are you looking at me?" he asked.

Leanna was rendered speechless. Not only am I looking at him, but I also want to crack his head open to see what's gotten into him today!

Just then, his phone rang, and he turned around and went to a relatively quiet spot to answer the phone.

The seller was all smiles as he handed the bag containing the toys to Leanna. He said, "Lady, that's your husband, isn't it? You two are very good-looking. What a well-matched couple."

Just as Leanna was about to deny it, he continued, "By the way, are you and your husband here to put love locks or to look at the lanterns?"

Leanna didn't hear him well. "Pardon?"

"Our place is most famous for its love lock bridge. Many couples are here to put love locks on the bridge. Let me tell you this: legend has it that as long as you and your husband inscribe your names on a padlock, lock it to the bridge, and throw the keys away, your love will—"

Just as the seller was talking with much gusto, Aidan hung up the phone and came over.

Leanna quickly interrupted the seller with a forced laugh, saying, "I-I got it. Thank you for telling me that, but we gotta go." It's lucky that Aidan didn't hear what the seller said just now. Otherwise, he'd mercilessly mock me again for indulging in wishful thinking, she thought. As a consequence, she nearly ran away from the stall.

Aidan walked up to her before asking with a frown, "Why are you in such a hurry?"

"I-I feel sleepy all of a sudden. How about I go back first while you take your time hanging out?"

"You feel sleepy now that you're full? Are you a pig or something?"

Leanna was rendered speechless.

Aidan warned coldly, "Stop playing tricks. I said that I won't hold you in my arms."

Leanna felt really tired. After falling silent for a few seconds, she was forced to embark again on a journey that never seemed to end.

After walking a few minutes, she saw a river, on which many bright and splendid lanterns were floating. These are probably the lanterns that the seller talked about, she thought. She walked on along the river until she reached a long passageway.

If other places could be described as crowded, then the long passageway was totally overcrowded. However, those squeezing in here were all young men and women. They were all holding a padlock with names inscribed on it in their hands while looking for a nice spot to put the padlock on.

Upon seeing this, Leanna had a rough idea of why Aidan brought her here. Since the project to build the resort hotel was under negotiation, Aidan had to survey this place to see whether the tourism industry here could bring up the hotel's occupancy level. I was too thoughtless. For a second, I thought… She collected her thoughts and turned her head to see Aidan standing quietly by the river while looking at one of the lanterns. She walked over to him, saying, "President Pearson…"

"Leanna." Aidan cut her short in an impassive voice. "I'll give you another chance."

Leanna didn't come to her senses for a moment. "Huh?"

Aidan turned to look at her. Then, as his thin lips parted slightly, he said, stressing each word, "Marry me again."

Leanna fell silent for a moment. Then, she replied, "President Pearson, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity, but I don't need it."

Aidan let out a cold sneer before withdrawing his gaze. "Don't answer me in a rush. Take your time to think about it. There won't be a second chance for this."

Leanna fell silent. It seemed that this wasn't her first time hearing him suggest that they get remarried.

Before she could speak, Aidan continued, "I don't want someone to say that I left you to fend for yourself, causing you to leave your hometown alone with nobody to depend on."

Leanna's lips twitched for a moment as she was rendered speechless. "This is a misunderstanding, President Pearson. I'll explain the matter to Ms. Shaffer."

"I don't need you to explain it," Aidan replied. "Both you and I know who was the one that left irresponsibly without saying goodbye, though."

Knowing that she was in the wrong, Leanna forced a laugh without saying anything.

After a moment, Aidan added, "I'll give you some time to think about it, so give me your answer before I leave."