Begging For A Reconciliation

Chapter 473 Only Just A Dream
While Susan felt a little skeptical about her statement, Serena seemed to have put two and two together. She looked at Leah,
tears welling in her eyes as she said, “Cindy, don’t tell me you gave your last antidote to Mr. Wright?”
She continued, “I knew it was strange. How was he able to avoid being poisoned after getting stabbed by one of Ravensong’s
daggers?”
Serena choked up as she cried, “You silly girl! Don’t you know that you’re Ravensong’s primary target? What would happen to
Carlotta if you got poisoned?”
Susan had finally caught on as well. She said solemnly, “Sarah, you should be more careful. There won’t be a second chance if
you get poisoned.”
Leah didn’t want to dwell on this topic any more than she already had. She was prepared for the consequences the minute she
had made her decision.
“I know, but Han has supported my decision, and I hope you all can understand my reasons for doing so. I really don’t want to
see anyone else suffer on my behalf, whether as a direct consequence or otherwise,” said Leah, her voice trailing off as a lonely
expression set on her face.
Serena couldn’t find it in herself to criticize Leah’s actions any further and only shook her head helplessly as she cried.
I should’ve realized sooner. With how soft-hearted Cindy is, she absolutely will try to shoulder all the responsibility the minute
something happens and feel like she’s the one to blame, she thought.
Susan’s expression also turned grim as she couldn’t bring herself to judge Leah’s decision. “Sarah, you need to take better care
of yourself from now on. I’ll get my family to make as many more antidote doses as we can,” she said.
At first, she thought that finding out the identity of the mastermind behind Ravensong was something to celebrate. However, she
was no longer in the mood for smiles upon hearing Leah’s revelation.

‘I should have waited a little longer before giving her the antidote,’ she regretted the choice she had made.
‘But if Mr. Wright died, it’s highly possible that Sarah will be traumatized for life’
Suddenly, Serena slammed the table and stood up. With a serious expression, she shouted, “That’s it!”
Both Susan and Leah were a little taken aback, asking, “What?”
Seeing the puzzled expressions on their faces, Serena hurriedly wiped away her tears and smiled, “Don’t the Ravensong
members all carry an antidote at all times? Back when Mr. Han was poisoned, he got the antidote from searching the bodies of
the Ravensong members –”
“That’s it! I know what you have in mind!” Susan quickly caught on and nodded in agreement, the excitement returning to her
eyes.
Leah could vaguely tell what their plans were too, but she wasn’t as enthused, “Isn’t that very dangerous? After all, we’ve already
lured them out of hiding once. I’m not so sure they’ll be as careless the next time.”
Ever since the last time they fell for the girls’ trap, those Ravensong members got even more careful than before. They would
hide themselves away in the dark, but once they found their chance, they were sure to strike!
Susan revealed a mysterious smile, “Piece of cake. I’m the expert at catching these Ravensong goons! The Victor family is not
just some old family in name. We have ways –”
The door abruptly flew open right when Susan was getting to the crux of her strategy.
The dashing Han Howard then presented himself to the room.
“It sounds like you have a good plan. Why not let me in on the conversation as well?” His deep voice contained a chill that
seemed to compare with the coldest springs in the tundra. There was a coldness in his tone that could cause anyone who
listened to it to tremble uncontrollably.

Turning to glare at Leah, his expression darkened as he said, “Haven’t you had enough?!”
It had already taken all his patience and courage when he reluctantly agreed to her decision previously. This time around, he
would not stand idly by and watch as she put herself in harm’s way no matter what she was planning to do.
Sensing Han’s unyielding stance, Leah could feel a bit of cold sweat running down her back. She smiled apologetically and said,
“You’ve got it wrong. I’m also not on board with this decision this time around.”
Previously, she was able to do things her way because she had an antidote in case all else failed. Now that circumstances were
different, there was no way she was letting herself or the others risk their lives.
When he saw that the young lady was telling the truth, Han’s anger dissipated greatly. He walked over to her and placed his
hand over the back of her slim waist, then said, “Let’s go home now. Don’t get misled by these questionable people.”
As he said the second half of his sentence, his eyes glanced over at Susan.
Susan instantly grew furious. Pointing a finger at Han, she cursed, “Hey asshole, how dare you try and accuse me out of
nowhere! How the hell am I misleading Sarah? I could say the same for you! Are you sure you didn’t trick Sarah into liking you
with your little goons?”
Seeing how the two of them were about to break into a fight, Leah quickly stepped in and said, “Ms. Victor, Han is just joking
around. Please don’t pay it any mind. Thank you very much for sharing all this information with me and buying me a meal. I’ll be
excusing myself now.”
When she saw her gentle smile, Susan was instantly placated. She scoffed at Han Howard, and said, “Forget it. A noble lady
such as I shall not reduce myself to bickering with such a simpleton.”
Serena was feeling a little nervous as well, so she too said her goodbyes before heading back to the hospital, “Cindy, take care
of yourself okay? If you need anything, feel free to call me.”

Before she could leave, Leah called out and said, “Please don’t tell Mr. Wright about what happened. I don’t want him to feel
responsible.”
Serena’s eyes started to glisten as tears quickly welled inside them again. However, she held herself back this time and replied,
“Alright.”
Even at this juncture, Cindy is still worried about other people’s feelings. Does she just not care about her own safety?’she
thought.
On their way back, Leah peered through the car window at the winter scenery. She was deep in thought as Susan’s words
echoed in her head.
It was as though there was a sudden pressure weighing upon her, making it hard to breathe and causing her to feel like she was
drowning.
To think that Anna had grown influential enough to be able to get such an old family to do her bidding. I’m sure she has even
more dangerous plans in store for me. The people next to me will definitely be caught in the crossfire too...
“What’s wrong?” Han said as he held her hand. The chill from the touch gave him great concern.
To Leah however, the warmth from Han’s hand was enough to pull her out momentarily from that suffocating sensation.
She dove into his embrace, bathing herself in his warmth and the soothing scent of his body.
Once she was able to compose herself a bit better, she answered slowly, “Anna is the one in charge of Ravensong. Susan also
found out that all their members had returned to the country in the last couple days. I’m worried that everyone will be in danger."
Han was a little relieved to hear her opening herself up to him. The tension on his face loosened as he replied, “Don’t worry. I’ll
protect you and everyone you care about.”
His cold tone belied a certain warmth, and Leah’s worries mysteriously melted away under his reassurance. She nodded,
“Yeah...”

I’m so glad I have Han with me at times like this. I know I’m starting to rely on him more and more, but I don’t hate this feeling.
Maybe as this feeling grows, I’ll be able to accept Han’s proposal next spring and we could get remarried...
However, little did anyone know that the promise next spring would be little more than a sweet dream.