True Fated Marriage novel Chapter 1846

Leah stood on the balcony of Ernest's room and looked outside at the garden with an envious expression.

She smiled and let out a sigh. "Aunt Smith is spending quality time with her brother. How nice."

Ernest came over and stood beside Leah. He glanced downstairs and saw his mother and Uncle Zayne sitting on the recliners in the garden.

The sun was shining brightly that day despite the fact that it was winter. The golden rays at noon washed over Grace and Zayne, and it surrounded them in a warm halo.

"My mom shares a great relationship with Uncle Zayne. Actually, they are half siblings. Generally, half-siblings don't really see eye to eye, but my mom and Uncle Zayne treat one another wonderfully, and maybe they are just fated to be siblings."

Leah nodded. "I can see that. They always laugh and smile when they talk to one another, and their faces are glowing. I'm jealous."

"Aren't you and Rowane doing quite well also?" Ernest embraced Leah and said softly, "My family is complicated, so sorry about that, but it seems like you are destined to be part of our family."

"It's not complicated." Leah leaned backwards, tucking herself into Ernest's neck. She felt content in his warm and wide arms. "Everyone is so loving. It's not complicated at all."

As long as everyone loved one another, there would be no issues at all.

Ernest lowered his head, kissed Leah's neck affectionately and whispered, "Were you nervous when I left earlier?"

"Of course not. Your mom and Celeste were here with me. How could your mom and the girl you liked be bad people?" Leah smiled as she answered.

The girl he liked?

Ernest frowned, and his grip on Leah tightened.

Leah gasped when Ernest's arms gripped tightened on her. "Hey, let go. I'm scared."

"Are you still going to say nonsense like that?" Ernest pretended to threaten Leah.

Leah shook her head. "No, but I think what I said is true."

"It doesn't make any sense." Ernest straight away turned Leah over and made her face him. He drew closer to her while he lowered his head and aimed for her lips.

If she dared say anything like that again, he'd attack her with kisses. He would show her how he would shut her up.

Meanwhile, Leah immediately yielded to Ernest.

"Fine, fine! I admit it! I was jealous just now, okay? Celeste is such an amazing girl, so I couldn't help it. Don't be mad, okay?"

Ernest was exasperated with the woman in his arms. "You say that she's amazing, but you have no idea how amazing you are."

"I know I'm amazing, but love can't be measured solely on that. Perhaps you like gentle, refined women like Celeste. I'm such a boyish and rough girl, so I have no idea why you like me."

"Be confident in yourself. You're the woman I'm interested in," said Ernest in a deep voice. "I'll only ever love you for the rest of my life. You're outstanding and stunning, so don't ever doubt your place in my heart. You've always been a gentle and refined woman as well."

"But I don't think about myself that way."

"Come on, you always put yourself down. Can't you see that you have great qualities as well?"

"Then you should tell me about them. I'll feel better that way."

"Well, you're a very generous and forgiving girl. Honestly, you're a catch."

"Then, how do I stack up against Celeste?" Leah couldn't help but to compare herself with Celeste.

Ernest groaned helplessly again. Why was Leah always so insecure when it came to that?

Did he not make her feel secure enough?

Reflecting upon himself, Ernest was determined to treat Leah better so he could make her feel more secure.

If a woman did not have a sense of security, then she would not have enough confidence.

Ernest took a deep breath and said, "Leah, I'm sorry."

"Why are you apologizing?" Leah smiled at Ernest. "Is it because of Celeste?"

Ernest narrowed his eyes at her, nodded and said. "Yeah, I don't think I make you feel secure enough. It's my fault."

"Ah, you're so silly, Ernest! This is my own problem, so don't take it to heart. I'm just joking, so don't mention it again. I'll get mad if you do." Leah was disappointed at her own jealousy too.

Why couldn't she be more open-hearted when it came to their relationship?

Ernest looked at her silently, not knowing how to

comfort her.

He nodded before he said in a serious tone, "Leah, I'm not going to tell you empty words of platitude, but I will tell you that I'm not a man who falls in love for the hell of it."

Leah felt a little guilty. She'd ruined the whole mood.

An awkward expression revealed itself on her face before she looked into Ernest's eyes shyly.