Old Dreams No Return (Serena) novel Chapter 26

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Chapter 4

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We arrived at the orchard just as the cherries were ripening, their sweet scent filling the air.

Leland took my hand and led me to the trees, his gentle gaze still captivating me. I couldn’t help but stare at his lips, his high nose, and his handsome

brows.

These dark red ones are the sweetest. Open your mouth, little glutton,” he said.

I popped the fruit into my mouth, but the sweetness was tinged with bitterness.

It was the taste of being deceived and betrayed.

My heart churned, but I forced a smile, holding back my tears.

My father was an orphan with no relatives. After my grandparents passed away, Leland was the only family I had left in this world.

But would he always be my family?

My stomach started to ache again, so I excused myself to the restroom.

The brighter I used to smile, the more miserably I now cried.

I never knew that loving someone could hurt so much as if his betrayal had carved a piece out of

The pain in my stomach made it hard to stand, so I leaned against the wall, trembling as I cried.

my

heart.

Leland knocked on the door, his voice filled with concern.”Kay, are you okay? You’ve been in there a while. Answer me, or I’ll start to worry.”

I turned on the faucet, splashing water on my swollen eyes.

My voice came out hoarse, “I’m fine. Just a stomachache.”

As I opened the door, Leland pulled me into his arms without warning.

“You’ve been crying? Silly girl, why didn’t you tell me you were in pain? Let’s go to the hospital!”

His face was full of anxiety as he carried me out, rushing to the car.

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