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Chapter 754 Was the Money Lacking?
The night before returning to Highside, Leanna sat in the room as she slowly packed the luggage.
The little guy sat on the rug, focused on playing with the toy in his hands.
A while later, Naomi walked in. "Leanna, are you still awake?"
Leanna looked up at her. "Yes, I wanted to pack these things first. When we leave tomorrow, it'll be
easier for you to move them."
Naomi sat down next to her. "Don't worry, I'll take care of the little guy until he goes back to Highside. I
guarantee that the next time you see him, he'll be a plump and healthy kid."
Leanna smiled. She knew Naomi was comforting her.
She set aside the things in her hand, then leaned on Naomi's shoulder. She hugged the latter's arm as
she said softly, "Mom, I'm fine. I'm already used to being apart like this. Moreover, every farewell is
made for the next meeting. It's exactly because of this that even farewells are meaningful now."
Naomi patted her hand. "You won't have to wait too long this time. You will never be separated from
each other after this."
Leanna nodded, then asked, "What about you? When are you going back to Highside?"
When Naomi heard that, she raised her head and looked in front, staying silent for a while.
Even she didn't know the answer to that question.
Leanna continued, "Mom, even though I don't know what things were like in the past, nor do I know
how to comfort you, it has already happened. What we can do right now is to do our best to make up
for it. If we keep getting hung up on the rights and wrongs in the past, we'll only feel worse."
Naomi sighed and said in a melancholic voice, "I was too stubborn back then. If I had listened to him,
things wouldn't have turned out like this."
"From the very few words they spoke, I can feel that Aidan's grandfather never blamed you. He just
wished you could live a happier life despite being in a place where he couldn't see you."
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As Leanna looked at the little guy in front of her, she said in a small voice, "Most parents wish that their
children would be happy and lead blissful lives. They're willing to sacrifice everything for that purpose."
Naomi suddenly said, "I always see you whispering something to Waylen these days. Is there a change
in the little guy's condition?"
Leanna shook her head. "No, he's fine. There's no problem at all."
Naomi was still worried. "Leanna, don't keep all your problems to yourself. Talk to Aidan more. He's
your husband and your shield, so if there's anything you can't solve, you can leave it to him."
Leanna smiled. "I got it. Thanks, Mom."
Before Naomi left, she gave Leanna a little envelope she made herself. She placed it in Leanna's
hands and said, "I don't like shopping, so I don't know what you like. Take this and use the money
inside to buy whatever you like."
Leanna was stunned. "It's okay, I—"
"Don't decline. You call me 'Mom' now, so it's only natural for me to give you this." Naomi continued,
"This is a rule. You have no reason to decline."
When Leanna heard that, she smiled lightly. "Thank you, Mom."
Even though this was her second time getting her marriage certificate with Aidan, Leanna felt as
though it was her first time experiencing everything during the second round of marriage.
Everything before that felt like a dream.
Naomi said, "Rest early."
"Okay."
Leanna saw her off at the entrance, then turned around and came back to continue packing.
When Aidan returned, Leanna had just bathed the little guy. Leanna said to Aidan, "Pass me the towel
on the bed."
Aidan sounded a response, then took the towel. He noticed the envelope at the side, so he took it and
walked over to Leanna, passing the towel to her as he raised the envelope, asking, "What is this?"
Leanna turned to glance at it. "It's from Mom."
Aidan raised his dark eyebrows. "Shall I open it for you?"
Leanna wrapped the little guy in the towel and stood up, then took the packet from Aidan's hands. "It's
not for you, so don't open it."
Aidan took the little guy from her arms, then casually rubbed the little guy's hair as he said, "Aren't you
going to check how much money is inside there?"
"The amount doesn't matter as long as it's sincere. You're so money-minded."
The little guy was probably getting uncomfortable in Aidan's arms, for he poked his head out of the
towel and waved at Leanna.
Leanna took him in her arms again. "Stop teasing him and go shower."
Aidan said, "Fine. He can have his way for one last night."
Leanna was speechless.
In her arms, the little guy had no idea what was going on as he rubbed his hands together, mumbling
'Mama' repeatedly.
When Leanna saw that, she couldn't help but feel a little sad.
She seemed to have casually spoken words of comfort for others and herself, but it didn't seem that
easy to accept it.
After helping the little guy put on his clothes, Leanna placed him on the bed and lay down beside him.
She patted his chest softly.
Soon enough, the little guy was fast asleep.
Leanna looked at him quietly. When she remembered they would be separated for three months
starting tomorrow, she couldn't bear to look away from him.
While she was staring at the little guy in a daze, Aidan lay down behind her and reached out to wrap
his arms around the woman. "What's the matter?"
Leanna paused her thoughts and said in a dull voice, "Nothing."
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"Is the money not enough? The envelope felt a little thin when I touched it."
Leanna fell silent.
She kicked the man behind her. "Stop it!"
Aidan gave a low chuckle, then turned her around and pulled her into his embrace. "If that's not the
reason, don't think about it anymore."
Leanna drooped her head and said nothing.
Aidan knew what she was thinking. He lightly rubbed his fingers on her waist as he said, "Have you
forgotten what I said before?"
Leanna's thoughts had drifted far away, and she said distractedly, "What?"
"I said that we would be separated for three months at most. He might come back earlier than
expected."
Leanna looked up at him. A flash of light appeared in her eyes, but it quickly went away.
Aidan was confused.
Leanna explained, "I guess I shouldn't hope for that much. Sometimes, the higher your expectations,
the bigger the disappointment. What if I can't see him even after three months—"
Leanna was halfway through her sentence when she hastily stopped and slapped her mouth, trying to
take back her words.
She didn't want to jinx it.
Aidan couldn't help but chuckle when he saw her like that. "I didn't think you'd be the superstitious
type."
Leanna's movements froze as she realized she looked a little silly just now. She coughed, then started
to find excuses as she said seriously, "This isn't being superstitious. It's just respecting the nature of
things—"
As she spoke, she met Aidan's smiling gaze, and she suddenly felt even more stupid.
Leanna turned around and ducked under the blanket. "Let's go to sleep."
Aidan pulled her back and placed his thin lips close to her ear, saying in a low voice, "Go on. It sounds
interesting."
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