Chapter 272

Looking around and not spotting Vanessa anywhere, Leander’s heart sank. “Molly, what are you doing here?” Leander frowned at Molly White. What he didn’t voice out loud was—wasn’t she supposed to be dead? How on earth did she just show up like this? Molly wiped away her tears, her voice trembling. “Leander, there’s something I need to confess. I lied to you. Back then, even though my heart condition was bad, I wasn’t on the verge of dying. I only faked my death because I didn’t want you to see me in that state... I’ve spent all these years trying to get better. Not long ago, I finally got a heart transplant. I’m much better now, and I had the courage to come find you. I want to make you happy.” Her face lit up with a hopeful smile, like she was already dreaming of their future. But Leander didn’t share that hope. He looked at her seriously and said, “Molly, I’m married.” Her smile froze instantly. “No. That can’t be true. You said you only loved me. You promised we’d spend our lives tog