"Next week? Isn't that too soon?" asked Leah incredulously. Adrian shrugged, "Not at all, we will have an intimate party with family and close friends, I don't think the preparation will be that complicated," he said. Leah squinted, "Why do you look so impatient?" Leah inquired curiously. Adrian smiled then took a deep breath, "It would be easier for me to protect you if you were my wife, you have all the rights as a member of the Parker family to protect, well another reason is that I can't wait to build a family with you," he explained, from his deep eyes. Leah could see the honesty. She had no reason to refuse, she gave Adrian a long look, then, "I'm going to need a wedding dress!" she cried, signaling that she had agreed to Adrian's proposal. Adrian smiled, pulled Leah into his arms, and kissed the top of Leah's head repeatedly.*****Leah spent the rest of the day listing who she was going to invite on her wedd

Leah enjoyed every process she had to go through before the kidney removal surgery began. She closed her eyes, imagining herself and Adrian standing face to face in front of the altar decorated with her favorite carnation. The anesthetic took effect and Leah slowly lost consciousness. The last thing she remembered was Doctor Brown's screams for the nurse to rush Adrian into the room."Leah? Are you awake? Leah?" a voice woke Leah from her slumber. Leah slowly opened her eyes, the scent of her favorite lavender wafting into her senses. When her eyes were fully opened, she found someone she knew standing beside her "Donna? Is that you?" whispered Leah hoarsely, her throat dry. "Yes Leah, it's me..." Donna said, Leah could see a big smile on Donna's dimpled face."What about Adrian?" asked Leah, not even thinking about herself. "The operation went well, but Adrian was deliberately put to sleep so he could rest. How about you?" Donna asked, watching Leah from h

Leah pressed the loudspeaker button, letting Adrian listen to the information from Mr. Barnes."Damn it! How could I not be aware of this situation!" Adrian clenched his weak fists. Leah pressed the red button on her cellphone, ended the call from Mr. Barnes.Mr. Barnes said that Damien was involved in many of the crimes that Jerome committed. He found some flow of funds between them. But that's not what surprised them. Rather it was a fact that Venetia and Damien were lovers and both worked for Jerome."When do you think things started between them?" asked Leah, confused. "I don't know, maybe before our meeting in Paris a few months ago, they were both really pain in the ass!" anger still filled Adrian's mind.Leah sighed,"Take a deep breath, don't be too tense, it will affect your health," she said, stroking Adrian's hand gently. "Leah, let Mr. Barnes take care of everything, don't do anything that will put your life in danger, do

"Do you want me to come with you?" offered Adrian when Leah was preparing herself to go downstairs. Leah shook her head, "It's between two long-lost sisters, the bodyguards will be all around me anyway, I have nothing to worry about!" she replied, tried to sound casual even though her heart was pounding so loud deafening her ears."Yeah, you're right, let me know if something happens, I love you!" Adrian kissed Leah's head before she left the bedroom.Nervously, Leah played with her fingers while waiting for the elevator to take her to the first floor where Jessica was waiting. How should she react? What if Jessica came only to throw Leah with her anger because she lost everything after the attorney took over Jerome's property.The elevator clinked open, Leah walked briskly to the guest room. Outside the room, two bodyguards were waiting. "Good afternoon Miss," they greeted Leah as she showed up. Leah smiled nervously, "Where is she?" ask

"Suzy! You made it!" Leah half-ran to Suzy who looked pretty in her bridesmaid dress. They hugged each other, "Don't cry, it'll ruin all your make-up!" whispered Suzy who knew Leah would be crying out in seconds. "Are you feeling comfortable in that dress?" asked Leah, examining Suzy from head to toe. Suzy nodded, "I kinda feel emotional when the first time I put this dress on my body, it feels strange, you know, I've been wearing a nun's robe for several months, and now I'm feeling like I got my soul back!" Suzy burst into tears."You don't have any idea how much I miss you! Glad to have you back Suze!" said Leah earnestly. Her gaze met Jessica and her chest felt tight. Jessica was busy wiping her tears, she didn't even dare to say Hi to Leah. Leah stepped closer to Jessica, "Thank you for coming, Jess. At least one member of my family came to my wedding..." said Leah sincerely.Jessica couldn't help herself, she hugged Leah then cried out loud. "I'm so so