Journey to Happy Ending novel Chapter 848

"Yeah. I was told that you were out. Back so soon?" Leena picked up her backpack and flung it over her back as she talked with Kevin on the phone. Then she opened the door and went outside. She looked stylish and pretty in a mint-colored pleated skirt. Her leather boots revealed her long, straight legs.

"Yeah. I was out for some time when you called. Sounds like you're going somewhere," Kevin said casually as he heard the sound of her closing the door.

"Yeah. I've got a gentle breeze and clear skies. The weather is glorious and warm. I have half a mind to catch a boat. The Seine is gorgeous this time of year." Leena liked taking a leisurely boat ride on the quietly flowing river, just to organize her thoughts and to come up with some popular designs with her good nose for trends, and calm state of mind.

"You alone?" Kevin furrowed his brow. He hoped he could keep talking to Leena, and then he wouldn't have to worry about her.

"Uh huh. This is almost something I need to be alone for. That way I can think better." She liked to enjoy the elegant tranquility. Then she could feel a different kind of beauty. Leena didn't want others to disturb her, so she always rented an exclusive boat for sightseeing on the Seine.

"Mignonne, I knew you would go out today, so I have been waiting for you since early morning." Leaning against the door of the car, Gerard smiled brightly at Leena. She walked quickly over to the waiting figure.

"Gerard! Why are you here?" Surprised, Leena was thrown for a loop when Gerard greeted her in the parking lot. Unconsciously, she dropped back into conversational French, asking him what he was doing there.

"Leena," Kevin said in a confused tone, "Who are you talking to?" He frowned and checked the name displayed on his phone screen. Leena was at the other end of the phone, but why did she suddenly switch to an incomprehensible language? Kevin was well versed in English, but he was out of his depth when it came to other foreign languages, so he didn't know what Leena said. Moreover, he was rather disturbed by the man's voice in the background.

"Um… Sorry. I saw someone I know. I have to go. I'll call you after I get back." Leena didn't expect Gerard to appear in the parking lot. She lost her head in the moment and didn't know how to explain Gerard to Kevin, so she hung up the phone before Kevin could say anything.

"Hello? Leena? Leena?" Kevin got a busy signal, his forehead knotting in a frown. Why did Leena hang up before he could say goodbye? And who was that man? It wasn't that he was jealous or that he distrusted Leena. He was confused when she suddenly hanged up the phone.

"Major General, are you alright?" Lee asked in a voice tinged with worry. Kevin looked sullen. 'Did he fight with his wife?' Lee wondered nervously, 'Is it because of the call I just answered?'

"Yeah, I'm okay. Stay here today. Then you won't need to come to pick me up from the army base in the dead of night." Kevin smiled at Lee. It would be conspicuous to drive his limo to the army base, so Lee drove him around in the military vehicle. It just made sense.

"Okay. Major General, I'll make dinner." Both Lee and Mark were simple and honest. This was why they were chosen as security guards.

"Okay. Make yourself at home. I have to finish up some work." Kevin kept thinking about Leena as he went upstairs. No matter how worried he was, he could do nothing but wait for her next call as they were far away from each other.

"Got it." Lee felt relieved. He'd get the house clean in no time, but he still thought about the call from Louisa. He wondered if she would vent her anger on him if Kevin didn't call her back. As a matter of fact, he didn't need to worry about it, because she would call again even if Kevin didn't call her back.

Kevin heard his ringtone as he walked into the study. He particularly liked the tune, and paid a premium for it when it appeared on the app store. Excited, he picked it up, expecting to hear Leena on the other end.

"Hey, didn't you say that you would call me after you get home? Back so soon?" A ghost of affection touched Kevin's lips, but he didn't feel any sense of affection. All he felt was anxious.

"Kevin, it's me. What are you talking about? When did I tell you I was going anywhere?" Louisa frowned, totally confused.