Chapter 68


    Leah looked Ian in the eyes, nodded, and then shook her head. “How’s it possible? How can Charlie


    know Sasha?”


    Leah had a theory but was unsure whether to share it with him. However, Ian appeared to have


    anticipated Leah’s thoughts. He frowned and paused before responding, “So you suspect that they


    staged the drowning incident ten years ago? Charlie had also nned to adopt you so that Sasha can


    be the White family’s daughter.”


    Leah pursed her lips and sighed. “Although I don’t have any evidence now and it’s all based on my


    spection, I think that this is too much of a coincidence.”


    Ian wore a solemn expression as he tried to piece together the information. He tried to examine the


    matter from Leah’s perspective and realized that it made perfect sense. However, he refused to believe


    that it was the truth. After all, he had known Sasha since the Sanders family relocated next to the White


    family. He was fourteen years old back then, while Sasha was twelve. He initially thought that thetter


    was a timid girl. He soon realized, however, that she was an innocent, albeit a little spoiled, child. Ian


    had always treated her like a sister and did not believe she was capable of such deception.


    “It’s all right. I don’t want to put you in a difficult position.” Leah sighed when she noticed Ian’s agonized


    frown. “This is just my spection. I don’t have any evidence now. Perhaps I may have been wrong


    about Sasha.”


    “No, something must be amiss for you to derive that assumption. Don’t worry, I’ll help you get to the


    bottom of the matter,” Ian assured.


    “Thank you, Ian,” Leah said sincerely. In response, the man grinned. He was, however, visibly tired.


    “I noticed that you have been up early and returningte at night. Did something happen?” Leah asked


    with a concerned look.


    Ian shook his head and sighed. “It’s nothing serious. It’s just that ever since we brought Ron back to


    the Sanders family, he has been ying around all day long. I have been helping my father to run the


    company. He made a mistake and the Sanders family is now trying to salvage the situation.”


    “What?” Leah frowned as she was reminded of Ron’s drunk statest night. She wondered, was he


    feeling troubled by this matter too? After regaining her senses, Leah probed, “What happened?”


    Ian let out a sigh as he could finally have an outlet to vent his frustration and destress. He had been


    carrying the burden all by himself and was feeling exhausted. Hence, he exined, “Ron has a


    childhood sweetheart called Izzy. He offended some men and they kidnapped Izzy to take revenge. In


    the end, the poor girl was raped and killed. It was a serious matter and Izzy’s parents med it on Ron.


    They wanted him to atone for his mistake.”


    Leah’s expression turned sullen as she thought to herself, why did this happen? I remembered that


    Ron was calling Izzy’s name when he held onto my hand in his sleepst night.


    Ian said bitterly, “I have been at Izzy’s house these few days to settle the matter. Her family does not


    want marypensation. All they want is to send Ron to prison. I’m out of my wits.”


    “How about Ron? What are his ns?” Leah inquired.


    Ian replied, “As you can see, he has been using alcohol to numb himself. It’s clear that he doesn’t care


    about the matter.”


    Leah continued, “Has the people who harmed Izzy been caught?”


    Ian shook his head and said, “Nope. Things would not be soplicated if those perpetrators are


    caught. Her parents are now pinning all the me on Ron.”


    Leah asked quizzically, “Why weren’t they caught? Given the gravity of the matter, it should be taken


    seriously.”


    Ian’s expression darkened as he exined, “There’s a powerful force behind them. It’s not as simple as


    it seems. The matter is bingplicated. There are two ways to resolve this issue. First, Ron


    gives up his life to atone for his mistakes. Second, get hold of the culprits responsible for the kidnap.


    However…” The man lowered his head and continued dejectedly, “Both are difficult to aplish.”


    Leah sighed as she understood that they were facing a difficult problem. She could not do anything to


    help them either.


    Leah thought to herself, if Han was dealing with this situation… That’s right! Han will definitely be able


    to think of a solution!


    After having been married to Han for three years, Leah knew that he was a capable man. His abilities


    were far greater than they seemed. In fact, he had some power and control in the underground world.


    The episode at Euphoria Land previously was proof of his power.


    Leah suggested, “Maybe you can ask Han for help. He should be able to think of a solution.” Ian cast a


    side-eye at her and his expression darkened.


    After speaking to Ian for a while, Leah decided to head back to the White residence. Jane was


    exhrated to learn of her return, but she was concerned by Leah’s pale looks. “Why do you look so


    troubled, Sarah?”


    “Am I? It could be the flu.” Leah tried to think of an excuse.


    “Is it serious? Do you want to go to the hospital for a check-up?” Jane asked worriedly.


    “There’s no need to as I’m almost recovered. I’m still feeling weak. I should be fine after resting for a


    few days.” Leah tried her best to give an assuring smile.


    Just then, Sasha skipped merrily into the house, humming a tune. Her smile froze when she saw Leah.


    However, she quickly regained herposure and gave a forceful smile. “You are back, Sarah.”


    Leah felt ufortable after seeing Sasha’s fake smile. After the incident with Shyanne, she was


    averse to whoever gave simr smiles. Moreover, she was still unclear about Sasha’s rtionship with


    Charlie.


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    Jane red at Sasha and questioned, “Where were you? You were missing for the entire day.”


    “Please forgive me, Mum.” Sasha walked toward the woman and clung to her arm. “Oh yes, I have


    something to tell you guys.”


    Jane asked, “What is it?”


    “The Lamere family has invited us to their engagement party. They called in the morning but I have


    forgotten to notify you about it when I left home.” Sasha giggled and stole a nce at Leah.


    “Engagement party? Whose engagement is it?” Leah asked with a stunned expression.


    Sasha said with a smug, “It’s Han and Molly’s engagement of course. It’s happening this weekend. Oh


    yes, Molly said that Sarah should attend the event. Will you be going, Sarah?”


    Leah clutched her fist as she thought to herself, this day has finallye.


    “It’s all right if you don’t want to attend, Sarah,” Jane reassured Leah while disying concern.


    “But Molly specified that Sarah should attend the event. If she’s not going… will it be a little


    disrespectful?” Sasha asked, clearly overjoyed that Leah was put in a difficult position.


    Leah took a deep breath before replying, “All right, I’ll attend.” She thought inwardly, Molly just wants to


    humiliate me. Now that she knows of my identity, there’s no way she will let me off so easily.