Chapter 682
The assistant smiled. “That’s Mr. Morris’ daughter, and President Pearson is his future son-inw.”
Everyone was shocked. “When did Mr. Morris have a daughter?”
“It’s a long story.”
While the group was outside discussing, Leanna entered the room and saw William flipping through
something. She approached him and asked, “What are you looking at?”
He looked up and shed her a smile before handing her the item in his hand. It was a thick photo
album.
When she opened the album, the first page was a photo of William and her mother, but his face
remained as Lloyd’s.
A few pagester, they had a young girl between them.
While Leanna flipped through the pictures, William exined, “Nothing was left of the Crossley Family
after that explosion, and these photos were printed out from Mr. Jackson’s film.”
She asked, “Were you close to him?”
“Your mother used to be his student, and the Crossleys were good friends with the Jacksons, so Mr.
Jackson is like a half-uncle to me. When my parents were involved in an aircraft ident, I gave him a
copy of all the films at home because he missed them. I didn’t expect that act would benefit me in the
end.”
“My mom… She’s beautiful.”
He slowly added, “You and your mother look alike, and so do your tempers.”
Closing the album, Leanna spoke up after a while, “I’m sorry.”
When William heard that, he gazed at her, probably confused.
Her head was down. “I knew the truth and that you’re my father, but I chose to avoid it back then and
pretended as if nothing happened.”
He responded, “You don’t have to me yourself. I understand what you were thinking. I’ve never been
a father to you, yet I made you deal with Crossley Group’s matters, leaving you in harm’s way. So, I
should be the one saying sorry.”
“That’s not it… I decided to take on Crossley Group’s matters. It’s just that I couldn’t keep living the life I
wanted and do nothing.”
“You did well. Crossley Group wouldn’t have gotten to where it is without you.”
After thatpliment, Leanna felt slightly embarrassed and touched her nose. “So… When are you
nning to return to Highside?”
William answered, “Once I find Daniel and settle the matters here. It will take at least six months or two
to three years at most.”
She asked, “Daniel, is he…”
“He’ll be fine. I heard about what happened between him and your friend. I’ll do my best to help her if
she needs anything while Daniel is away.”
The two chatted for a while, and before she left, she held the photo album and asked, “Can I bring this
with me?”
He nodded. “Sure. I have another copy with me.”
She clutched the album in her arms and smiled. “I’ll get going. Rest well… Dad.”
The sound of that froze William, and he could barely register what had happened. That was thest of
her as she turned around and sprinted away, eliciting a smile from him.
When Leanna came out from the ward, the group ofpany executives had left, leaving only Aidan.
She asked, “When did youe out?”
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He put his phone into his pocket and replied, “While you two were talking. I couldn’t join your
conversation, so I excused myself.”
A smile appeared on her face as she patted the album in her arms. “I’ll let you have a look on the
ne. I looked adorable when I was young.”
Curling his lips, Aidan caressed her head. “You still do.”
Embarrassed, Leanna blushed and looked around, heaving a breath of relief after seeing no one
around them. Then, she urged, “It’ste. Let’s go.”
He looked at the time and offered, “Why don’t we grab something to eat?”
“No. Let’s eat on the ne.”
They had been away for one month, and the thought of going home pumped her up. Just as she took a
few steps forward, she felt someone pulling her hand, prompting her to turn around and ask, “What’s
the matter?”
Aidan was staring at her with his ck eyes and pursed lips. It took him a few seconds before he
announced, “I have something to tell you.”
Seeing his slightly contorted expression, Leanna lowered her voice as the smile on her face slowly
faded. “What happened?”