I'm Sorry My Love Novel

Chapter 183

Chapter 183 Even Grass Is Worth More Than Overdue Affections Elijah could tell that Leanna's mind was

wandering when they were in the restaurant.

Softly, he asked, "Do you not enjoy the food tonight, Leanna?"

Upon hearing this, she snapped back to reality and flashed him an apologetic smile.

"That is not it.

It is my problem.

The food is delicious." She didn't know if it was because she had hugged Carly's baby today that she had been

rather dispirited the entire afternoon.

She couldn't help having her mind drift off to the possibility of her own child being as tiny, soft, and cute if she

had given birth then.

Headded hot water to her cup.

"No, I am the problem," he said.

"I must have scared you by saying that last night." Elijah did think that he had been a little abrupt after he went

home and thought aboutit. But then, he had no reason to go back on his own words since Leanna had already

agreed. Lips pursed, she began, "Elijah, I actually—" He smiled and finished her sentence for her, "I am aware

that the reason why you agreed to meet me was that you were angry with Aidan." She was slightly startled

when she heard his words, but she didn't deny it.

All she said was, "I am sorry." "It is alright.

I am happy I can help you this way." Elijah then continued, "Leanna, I don’t know if it's appropriatefor me to say

this, but I always thought that you had lived a good life in the past few years.

I thought that you might have already gotten married to Zayn after graduation, but all I got was news ofhis

engagement with Anna." "I felt conflicted the moment I heard the news.

I was secretly happy on one hand but on the other, I couldn't help but wonder about what happened between

the two of you andwhat you must have felt at that time.

In fact, I have never thought about getting anything.

I was satisfied with being able to see that you were well from a distance, r/

His smile began to fade as he spoke.

"But I found out last night that life these few years hasn't been easy on you." The corners of Leanna's lips raised aftershe heard that, and she replied nonchalantly.

"That is life. It is inevitable there are ups and downs. At the very least, I am happy now. The rest are all things of the past, anyway." Elijah knew that there hadn't been any changes to her stubborn and optimisticcharacter.

She had never spoken about the pain she was going through.

Leanna had always been a beautiful girlthat was constantly swarmed by boys since the time when they were students.

However, she had always smilingly rejected everyone's advances, no matter if the boys were giving her gifts or invitingher to meals. She would go to a convenience store just one block away from the school every day.

Other than it being the place she stayed at the most besides the school, it was also where she got her source ofincome. Elijah didn't particularly have a strong impression of Leanna at first.

He only knew that there was a pretty girl there. It wasn't until that one day he was passing by a convenience store when hesaw a drunk man asking her for money.

It was probably the day she was receiving her salary. She took out some from her bag and gave it to the man.

Despite that, the man was extremely dissatisfied, and wanted to rob her of all the money inher envelope. He remembered how firm her tone was when she warned, "This is Louis' and my living expenses for next month.

I can't give it to you." The man proceeded to curse her out, but her expression remained unchanged. Judging from the wordsthe man scolded her with, he most probably was her father. After the man was done ranting and had left, she didn't look sad for even a moment.

She only took a deep breath, put her smile back on, and continued to work in theconvenience store. At that time, Elijah didn't know what had come over him, but he was slowly walking in her direction before he knew it. The young girl with a high ponytail was standing there, carefully counting the goods with a focused and serious expression on her face. Just as he was about to step forward, Zayn had come to her and called her by her name. Her smile when she turned around was so bright Elijah stopped in his tracks before he took a few steps back. From that moment on, he had resigned himself to the fate that he would never be the one beside her in his life, and he could only watch from a distance. But now that he had his opportunity again, Elijah wanted to take that first step he didn't have the courage to back then. He began to speak, but a nonchalant voice rang out from aside at this moment.

"What a coincidence, President Parker." Aidan didn't think he was intruding at all as he sat down right next to Leanna.

In a casual tone, he suggested, "Let's share a table.

I trust that you won't mind, President Parker.

As a token of my sincerity, please allow me to buy you dinner tonight." He only got silence from both Leanna and Elijah in return.

Still, Aidan proceeded to take themenu from the waiter, ordered some food, and added, "Also, get me a chicken noodle soup." Just when the waiter was about to say that they didn't have it on their menu, the store manager quickly hurried over.

"Alright,” he interrupted.

"Is there anything else, President Pearson?" "Add cilantro in the soup," Aidan replied. "Please wait for a moment, President Pearson.

I will have the kitchen prepare your orders now." After the manager left, Leanna got up while she held back her temper.

She then said to Elijah, "I am done eating. Let's go."

Elijah nodded and stood up as well.

He called for a waiter to get him the bill, and then said to Aidan, "Enjoy the food, President Pearson.

Dinner is on me." Aidan only pursed his lips slightly as he grabbed Leanna by her hand. "Please take

yourhands off me, President Pearson," she coldly demanded. "Don't you love chicken noodle soup? Have

some before you go." "Just because I used to like it doesn't mean I like it now." "And just because you don't

like it now doesn't mean you won't like it in the future," Aidan refuted. There was no emotion in his voice, but

she could tell that it was a double entendre. D*mn bastard is starting to have fun! Leanna forcefully threw off

his hand then.

"I hope you enjoy your dinner." Better yet, I hope your tummy explodes from all the food!

She dartedout of the restaurant after she said that. After Elijah paid the bill, he turned to look at Aidan and

asked, "Don't you think your behavior is ridiculous, President Pearson?" Hearing that, Aidan looked up at the

other man with indifferent eyes.

"Nope, not really." "I wonder if you have ever heard the saying that even grass is worth more than overdue

affections."

After throwing that out, Elijah nodded slightly at him beforehe strode away. Just then, the manager of the store

came over again.

"Would you still like to have the food served, President Pearson?" "Pack it all up," Aidan instructed.

"Yes, sir."

Jonathan walked in withhurried steps two minutes later and reported, "President Pearson, Mrs.Pearson and

President Parker have left." Aidan only hummed in reply, but he didn't say anything else. Hearing this,

Jonathan further inquired, "Should we follow them?" Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

"No."Aidan said, "Surely he is only sending her home.

It is not rocket science." What's more, Aidan had already achieved his goal today. Twenty minutes later, the

store manager came to him withthe packed food boxes.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, President Pearson." After leaving the restaurant, Jonathan knew what to do

next even thoughAidan didn't say anything—he swiftly keyed-in the address to Leanna's home. At this

moment, he suddenly heard a male voice speak in a tone he couldn't decipher from behind.

"Is grass cheap?"

Jonathan had no answer to that.