After hanging up the phone, Zoe bought gifts for Leanna, Daphne, Louis, and the studio's employees.
She glanced at her phone to check the time—it was seven o'clock.
It was about time to board the plane now.
Soon, Zoe boarded the plane back to Highside.
She leaned against the window seat, gazing at the night scenery outside. She was lost in her thoughts.
This trip had been hurried, with little time for relaxation.
Moreover, there were unexpected things happened.
Although she acted impulsively, she did not regret it.
When she heard him say those words, it would be a lie to say she was not moved.
Moreover, a person should face their desires head-on. There was no need to escape from it.
However, she also knew that it would not change anything, even if Daniel liked her.
She knew he was anti-marriage and had never thought she was different from his previous girlfriends.
Believing a playboy would settle down was just foolish.
Even though she resisted blind dates arranged by her family, deep down, she knew she would eventually get married.
Therefore, there was no need to waste any unnecessary emotions. A brief moment of happiness would suffice—simple and uncomplicated.
The plane ascended into the sky, and everything grew quiet. Zoe closed her eyes and slowly drifted into slumber.
...
Highside.
It was 8.30PM. when Aidan arrived home, and Leanna had just showered.
Aidan raised an eyebrow slightly and approached her. He wrapped his arms around her waist. "Did you know I was back?"
Leanna pushed him away lightly. "Stop teasing. I've heated your dinner in the pot. Eat it yourself. I'm going to bed."
"You're going to bed this early?" he asked.
"Zoe's flight arrives at three tomorrow morning, and I need to pick her up," Leanna replied.
Aidan hesitated for two seconds. "Why not get Jonathan to do it?"
"Forget it. It's better if I go. Jonathan isn't familiar with her, which would be awkward."
"Then I'll go." Aidan insisted.
Leanna was speechless.
"It'll be even more awkward if you go!" she said.
"I'll go with you then."
Leanna was about to say something, but Aidan quickly interrupted. "Do you think I can trust you to drive alone late at night?"
After hearing this, Leanna fell silent.
Well, it's true.
Aidan let go of her. "Alright, go get some sleep. I'll wake you up when it's time."
Leanna looked at him and hesitated for a moment before saying. "How about... you send someone with me? You should get some rest."
"It's fine. I won't be able to sleep without you."
It was a completely normal statement, but Leanna could not help but smile. She did not rush to sleep and instead brought out some warm food for him. "Have your meal first."
While Aidan ate, Leanna went back to her room and lay on the bed.
She was trying to fall asleep, but it was still too early, and she could not fall asleep no matter what.
When Aidan entered the room, he saw her tossing and turning on the bed.
He walked to the edge of the bed and leaned over her shoulder. "Can't sleep?" he whispered in a low voice.
Zoe opened her eyes and was very discouraged. "Yes... what time is it?"
"Nine-thirty," Aidan replied.
Zoe was shocked and speechless. She spent an entire hour but still could not fall asleep.
Aidan lifted the blanket off Leanna and leaned down to kiss her. "If you can't sleep, then don't sleep."
Leanna quickly grabbed his wandering hand. "We have to leave at 2.00AM. There's no time..."
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