True Fated Marriage novel Chapter 1848

Leah quickly broke free from Ernest and escaped from his room.

Ernest shook his head with a bitter smile as she fled. Leah was always so avoidant when it came to issues involving him.

However, she was endlessly bold when it came to others.

Leah soon arrived downstairs and happened to meet Grace and Zayne coming inside. Seeing them, Leah immediately laughed.

Meanwhile, Alice had gotten up from her seat in the living room to greet her sister.

Leah went forward to hold Grace's arm. She supported the pregnant Grace as they talked.

Grace immediately smiled at Leah.

A touch of appreciation flashed in Zayne's eyes.

Leah was a very smart and caring girl.

His eyes flickered, and no one had any idea what he was thinking.

Meanwhile, Ernest had also come downstairs.

Alice exchanged a satisfied glance with Grace.

"Leah, are you hungry?" Grace asked with a smile.

"I'm not really hungry, auntie. On the other hand, there's something I need to discuss with you," Leah looked at her and said with a smile, "I want to seek your opinion."

"Okay, go ahead," Grace walked in with Leah.

Leah glanced over at Zayne after they sat down on the sofa. It seemed that he was rather unapproachable most of the time.

She could not help but sympathize with Essie. Why would Essie fall in love with someone as unapproachable as Zayne?

Well, everyone had their different preferences in love.

Hence, she couldn't comment on Essie's choice. She only hoped that Essie wouldn't be hurt.

Alice and Grace noticed Leah staring at Zayne and found it odd. Leah seemed to be up to something.

Either way, Leah's glance was a loaded one.

Grace was puzzled as she looked over at Ernest, who was coming down the stairs. He raised his hands in a helpless motion as he looked back at his mother.

However, it was obvious that he clearly knew something she didn't.

Before they could exchange any more information, Leah said, "Aunt Smith, I have a friend coming over to see Ernest and me today. I wonder if she could stay over this afternoon?"

Grace was surprised. She figured that this must be someone important. If not, they definitely wouldn't appear at such a peculiar time.

"Sure, ask your friend to come. They must be a very good friend of yours," Grace replied agreeably, "The more the merrier, and it's been a long time since our house has been this lively."

"Thank you, Aunt Smith. You're too kind that I'm getting embarrassed for asking such a question," Leah was careful with her words, making Grace quite pleased.

Grace then decided to ask, "What's your friend's name? Are they a boy or a girl?"

"Of course it's a girl, auntie. Why would I ask a boy to come over? Furthermore, I don't have any male friends who are close with me," Leah smiled before explaining, "Aunt Smith, my friend is called Essie Yarbrough, and she coincidentally has the same surname as Mr. Yarbrough here. She's a cute, beautiful girl, and she's bold and charming too."

Hearing this, Alice and Grace immediately exchanged glances. They could seemingly read between the lines of what Leah said.

They noticed a different lilt in Leah's tone. This Essie girl was definitely someone special.

Moreover, Leah had snuck an inquisitive glance at Zayne after she finished speaking.

As expected, Grace spotted Zayne's entire body going stiff.

He looked up at Leah with a piercing gaze.

Zayne was sizing Leah up, but she was unafraid. Instead, Leah just chuckled, "Mr. Yarbrough, what's the matter?"

An annoyed smirk curved Zayne's lips.

Did they set him up?

Zayne did not enjoy being tricked regardless of whether or not the intentions were good.

Thus, his gaze became even sharper.

Leah couldn't help but shiver. However, she felt that there wasn't much to be afraid of. She was just a kid, after all.

Was he going to come after her just because of this?

Besides, she didn't hurt Zayne either.

With that, Leah met Zayne's gaze and asked again, "Mr. Yarbrough, why are you looking at me like that?" Zayne just glared at Ernest and uttered, "Ernest, keep your girlfriend in check. She shouldn't be poking her nose in things that aren't her business."

Ernest smiled. He would obviously take his girlfriend's side.

"Uncle, I'm a little confused by what you're saying. Since when did Leah ever poke her nose into anything? She's not that kind of girl, and she never cares about anything that isn't related to her."

Zayne frowned upon hearing that, creases of frustration forming in between his eyes.