Our Heartstrings Undone

she looked gaunt and exhausted all the time. Her face bore no extra plump flesh but hollow cheeks from malno

congested city block, Mrs. Liang greeted Leah while watering her front

s the abandoned wife of the infam

te afternoon. As naively as she was, Leah greeted Adrian with an unwavering smile. “Adrian, you've br

ound, Adrian answered co

h's hand and gave i

make yourself comfortable in the living room. I'll get changed and come out shortly.” Beth, in her tight, fancy attire, gave a quick look at

worry about others in this household, Beth. You're my top priority.” The two went

take care” of Leah since she refused to have an abortion to prevent jeopa

arrassment, shame, and the only solution was to throw her as far away as possible from the eyes of Blooming city's social elites

ll one-story home holding her knees towards her chest weeping so sorrowfully. She held her three months belly

ince Leah would not agree to a divorce or abortion. Together, they kept this mess swept un

ing the day pass hoping on a miracle that Adrian would change his mind and come save her. Still, he nev

ound of abandonment in Leah's heart, she eventually had to get up and face th

at the clinic, Adrian and Beth entered the Jin villa hand in hand glee

e pool, rushed towards them with excit

t as charming and her smile was not as sweet as Leah's. Leah was naturally

longtime girlfriend of four years before his marriage. She had not the opportunity to personally provoke

, you're finally back. How was

the dining room to

the long flight. Adrian retreated to his ro

bare shoulder and asked cunnin

me every night. He said he respected me too much and wanted to give me a grand wedding first before we shared a bed.

the side and although he was tired, his hands

roke the silence,

ranch here since you've been abroad.” She, then, carelessly made a quic

's aloof expression. Sara realized she

dressed in a black business suit approached her a

d while her index finger pointed at her

and bowed her head gently to greet her. “Yes. Young mad

ck her brain if she's met this woman before. “

e, follow me. You're not in danger. I promise.

s but a great fit for her age. The older woman with white, curly hair had a kind smile and round, wrinkly dark pupils. She made ey

smile. “H-hi. Do we know each other from before?

il hands. “I'll tell you a little secret but it must stay between us. I have be

ain from. My family's assets are all dissolved.” The rest of Leah's smile swept away