Love's Change of Heart

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Chapter 684 Another New Beginning

Anyone could tell that the story had lots of loopholes.

Keaton assured her, "Miss McKinney, I assure you that Mr. Pearson is already on it. Also, we have

Joseph under surveillance."

After nodding, Leanna leaned against the window and looked at the scenery outside.

She had Keaton send her to a fresh food market nearby the apartment to buy fresh ingredients before

sending her home.

It was already 1.00PM by the time she finished cooking.

She made fish stew and cooked two light vegetable dishes before storing them inside insulated food

containers. Then, she headed back to the hospital.

When she arrived outside the ward, she met the caretaker Louis hired there.

Softly, Leanna asked the caretaker, "How are things inside?"

While shaking her head, the caretaker replied, "I didn't enter the room. But I heard her crying."

With pursed lips, Leanna told the caretaker, "Thank you for your hard work. You may head to rest now,

and I'll call you if I need anything."

"Sure, no problem."

Since the caretaker had already received her payment, she could work on other things when she had

nothing to do.

Once the caretaker left, Leanna stood outside the room for a few minutes before taking a deep breath

and knocking. "Zoe, I'm coming in."

After that, she specifically waited for one minute before heading inside.

Inside the ward, Zoe was done composing herself. She looked fine besides her red puffy eyes.

When she saw Leanna opening the food containers, she sniffed and asked, "What did you make?

Smells amazing."

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Leanna raised the small table on the bed and served the food from the food container. "They are all

your favorites."

Picking up her utensils, Zoe commented, "Wow, they look delicious."

After sitting down, Leanna asked, "What would you like for dinner?"

Zoe replied while eating, "I can eat whatever's available at the hospital. You should return home after

this and don't come here again today. It's such a hassle."

"How is this a hassle? Weren't you with me all the time while I was hospitalized?" Leanna urged, "Eat

up."

Zoe said nothing and continued enjoying her stew.

Even though she had no appetite, she still ate more than half of the food.

Once done, Zoe rubbed her belly and leaned against her bed, satisfied. "That was delicious. Nana,

your cooking has gotten even better."

"Well, I can cook you dinner tonight."

"Sure. Then, I'll have to find a menu and order what I want. This is not a treatment I can get on usual

days."

Leanna was in the middle of packing up the food containers when she said, "Go ahead. I'll wash

these."

Five minutes later, Leanna came out and saw Zoe sitting on the bed, dazing.

Leanna went over and asked, "What's the matter?"

After withdrawing her thoughts, Zoe replied, "My phone… I think I left it inside Charlotte's uncle's car."

Once she mentioned that, she asked, "How is she? Have they found her?"

Leanna answered, "No, they haven't, but they haven't left Highside."

She poured Zoe a cup of water. "Zoe, do you remember what happened after you left the studio last

night?"

Nodding, Zoe explained, "I was about to call Elijah, but Charlotte's Uncle Joseph suddenly stomped on

the brakes, and my phone fell. He said there was a stray cat, and then…"

"And then what?"

"And then Charlotte noticed I was bleeding and asked her uncle to send me to the hospital."

After that, Zoe frowned and recalled the scene in more detail. "Since it was an urgent situation,

Charlotte's uncle didn't take that situation seriously, and at that moment, that group of men arrived, and

the car was forced to stop. I told Charlotte to run… They said they came to bring Charlotte back to

Jamesdon. Then, Charlotte told them she would leave with them if they released her Uncle Joseph and

me. Soon after that, someone came forward to grab Charlotte and pushed me to the ground. I lost

consciousness then, so I don't remember anything."

Leanna frowned. "What was Joseph doing when Charlotte was being brought away?"

Zoe thought about it but couldn't recall anything, so she rubbed her temples while answering, "The

scene was so chaotic that I had all my attention focused on Charlotte. I didn't notice her uncle, but

when I was about to fall unconscious, I heard her scream for her uncle to send me to the hospital. Did

he?"

Leanna replied, "Keaton said that he saw Joseph carrying you and was about to rush you to the

hospital when he arrived at the scene."

Zoe explained, "If that's so, there might not be a problem with him. I previously thought her uncle

seemed strange and was worried about her leaving with him. Now, it seems like he's quite normal."

Leanna gave Zoe her water. "How about you take a rest first?"

After drinking her water, Zoe asked, "Nana, did you bring me any presents?"

"It's inside the car. I'll get it later."

While hugging Leanna's arm, Zoe spoke peevishly. "You're the best. You have to stay with me these

few days. I'm going to borrow you from Mr. Pearson."

Laughing, Leanna agreed, "Sure. I'll keep you company."

Zoe urged, "You go get my presents while I nap. I hope to see a surprise when I wake up."

Nodding slightly, Leanna assured her, "I'll be back soon."

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"Go ahead. I'm sleepy after that meal. I'm gonna rest."

Once the door was closed, the smile on Zoe's face gradually disappeared. Then, she lay on her pillow

and fell into a daze while looking out the window.

She knew that Leanna blamed herself and felt guilty because of this miscarriage incident.

If she continued to reject Leanna's company, it would only make Leanna feel even sadder.

During these times, Leanna would feel less guilty if asked to help because it would make her feel like

she was needed.

Zoe closed her eyes, getting ready to sleep.

Since nothing can be done about the past, let's… just let it go. It will be another new beginning once I

wake up.

…

When Leanna arrived at the hospital's entrance, she realized she didn't know which car their luggage

was in.

Since finding out about Zoe's accident, she had been in a daze on the way here. If Aidan hadn't been

with her, she might not even have found the hospital's entrance.

It was the afternoon. The sun was so bright that Leanna couldn't open her eyes, and the heat made her

feel dizzy.

She lost her balance and fell backward.

Aidan held her shoulders and asked, "What are you looking for?"

Leanna answered, "Our luggage… Zoe's gifts are inside my luggage."

"Let's grab something to eat. I'll get Keaton to get the luggage."

"I can't. Zoe's alone in her room, and I—"

But Aidan interrupted her. "You hadn't eaten anything since last night. Do you expect me to take care of

her if you faint?"

Leanna was at a loss for words. Alright. Getting food is more important.

As they sat in the dining room, Aidan served Leanna a bowl of soup. "Get some shut-eye after this. I

have someone watching over her at the hospital."

Leanna was silent for a moment before whispering, "I think something's not right with Joseph.

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