Chapter 102

Since she married Leander, Vanessa hadn't really put any effort into their marriage. Deep down, she always felt it wouldn't last, so all along, he gave more, and she did less. But Leander never seemed to notice. He stayed the same-patient and devoted. Just as she was thinking about this, Isla slung an arm lazily over her shoulder with a cheeky grin. "Vanessa, back then I really thought you'd end up with... Well, never mind that jerk. He can't even hold a candle to Leander. We made that pact-marry after college, remember? Who knew you'd lock yourself down before even stepping foot on campus. Spill it-who chased who? A guy like Leander... how'd he end up with you?" "Girl, how would I know? Fate's one tricky thing. The relationships you can explain usually don't get far anyway. Let it go. Look at your parents-chatting away like old friends. Maybe this dinner's the breakthrough they needed. It'll be smoother moving forward." "Yeah... I mean, my dad's love was never pure anyway, may as well