Chapter 182 It Seems That She Is Not What We Imagined When Leanna and Zoe went out, Carly’s child was crying. Carly couldn’t coax the child well. Seeing that, Leanna couldn't help but stop and look over instinctively.
That child was just a four-month-old. Seeing the child cry, Leanna felt sadness and walked over slowly. Aware of her approach, Carly hugged the child tighter and turned away. Leanna asked softly, "Can you let me hold the baby?" Carly didn't answer in time, and no one knew whether it was from nervousness or hesitation. However, Carly couldn't refuse Leanna when she met Leanna's gaze. Carly had sleepless nights because of the drowning incident that involved Leanna.
Moreover, she had heard the news about Leanna's miscarriage. As a mother, she could understand Leanna’s feelings. When Leanna was about to leave as she thought Carly would refuse, she saw Carly handing over the child. After a stunned pause, Leanna cautiously reached out to take the child. Strangely, the child suddenly stopped crying after the child got into her arms.
The child looked at Leanna with round eyes while she waved little hands in the air and giggled. Looking at the little child in her arms, Leanna slowly smiled. Zoe came over.
"Nana, I think the baby likes you." Carly felt that it was peculiar, as the child gave her lots of trouble and would immediately cry whenever a stranger came.
It was the first time the child laughed happily. Georgina stood aside.
Although she was silent, her gaze was icy. Leanna didn't hold the child for long and quickly returned the child to Carly.
"Thank you." "You're welcome." When Carly took the child back, the child’s gaze followed Leanna, as if reluctant to leave her. Leanna smiled at the baby, then said to Zoe, "Let's go." As soon as they left the store, they heard Georgina's voice.
“Miss McKinney.”
Leanna stopped.
Turning around, she asked, "Miss Crossley, what's the matter?" Georgina smiled and said, “Nothing much.
It's been so long, so I wanted to invite you for a cup of tea.” “Thank you,” Leanna replied.
“However, I’m afraid I have to decline your offer.
I have something to do, so please excuse me." "Aidan and I have canceled our engagement, so I have nothing to do with the Pearson Family anymore.
You have no need to avoid me." Leanna knew about the dissolution of the engagement, but she never wanted to care too much about it as it had nothing to do with her.
However, she could hear the dissatisfaction and questioning in Georgina's words as the woman mentioned it. Leanna wondered if she was overthinking things. Meanwhile, Zoe felt uncomfortable after hearing those words too.
When she was about to say something, Leanna cut off her words. Chuckling, she said, “Miss Crossley, you have misunderstood.
I never thought of avoiding you.
However, do you want to meet me? Let me rephrase that—Do you want to befriend me?” Georgina pursed her lips and said nothing.
I must admit that Leanna is brilliant.
I have covered my intentions so well, but she still noticed I approached her for Aidan. Leanna continued, "No matter what, I am grateful for your help in the past." Then, she paused and said firmly, "Whether it was out of kindness or if you have an ulterior motive." After speaking, Leanna didn't stay any longer and pulled Zoe away. After they left, Carly came out with the stroller.
"Georgina, what were you talking about with her?" Georgina retracted her thoughts and smiled lightly at Carly.
“It’s nothing.
Carly, let's continue shopping." After such a disturbance, Carly lost the mood for shopping.
“Forget it.
Let’s go home.
My baby has cried several times; I think he is not used to the outdoors.” On the way back, Carly said again, “Gina, to be honest, I thought Leanna was a bad guy as I often hear Anna complain about her despite not meeting her.
However, I think she's not what we imagined." Georgina commented, "Is that so?” “Yes.
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