Love’s Change of Heart

Chapter 9

before he could finish. “Adjourn the afternoon meeting to tomorrow.” “Understood,” Jonathan responded. An expressionless Aidan unlocked his phone screen before texting Leanna. ‘3.00PM. At the Civil Affairs Bureau.’ He received a reply only after ten minutes. ‘Okay.’ Sitting on the bench by the street, Leanna kept her phone in the bag after replying to Aidan’s message. She then hugged her legs and buried her head into her knees. If only I could go somewhere where no one knows who I am. That way, I can start afresh. No Jethro, no Aidan and no embarrassing insults. After a long while, she wiped off the tears on her face and intended to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to wait for Aidan. However, the second she rose to her feet, everything was turning upside down before her eyes and soon, she fainted. The next time Leanna opened her eyes, the smell of infectants wafted through her nose, telling her that she was at the hospital. She kneaded her head while checking on the time. Realizing that it was already 4.30PM, she was rendered speechless. Great. I’m totally screwed. Just as she was going to contact Aidan to explain her circumstances, a smiling nurse pulled the curtain apart. “You’re awake. The doctor has done a check-up on you. You didn’t have your breakfast earlier and you’re currently low on sugar. It’s nothing serious. You can take a rest before being discharged.” Leanna nodded. “Thank you.” “Oh, you’re pregnant too, but since your body is quite weak, you should be extra careful especially for the first three months. If you’re free these two days, it is advised for you and your husband to come for a pregnancy checkup.” The nurse broke the mind-blogging news and left. The first sentence put Leanna into a trance, the shock and helplessness were no less better than the night she found out that Jethro had passed the buck of an enormous debt to her. It was as if someone had built up a towering wall in front of the exit when there was only