Chapter 807 - 806: Leona Grant, How Nice Would It Be If You Had Never Met Me?

Chapter 807: Chapter 806: Leona Grant, How Nice Would It Be If You Had Never Met Me?

Although there was a vast ocean here, the island was not entirely surrounded by water. Walking in the opposite direction revealed a massive, vibrant forest filled with towering trees and lush greenery. The environment was truly magnificent. To put it simply, the sky was deeply blue, the grass vibrantly green, and the water crystal clear.

Leona Grant took Annabelle Linton fishing and picnicking, making it feel as though they were the only two people left in the world. Annabelle swam and surfed in her bikini, feeling completely free and relaxed. Typically, a trip to the beach was only fun with a large crowd, but since she disliked noisy gatherings, this secluded setup was absolutely perfect for her.

Once she had her fill of swimming, Leona carried her ashore and gave her a shower. He treated her so incredibly well, attending to her every need with meticulous care. After her shower, he dried and combed her hair, dressed her, and even tied her shoelaces, pampering her as if she were entirely helpless.

Watching him bend down to tie her shoes, Annabelle couldn’t help but laugh. "Leona, the way you treat me makes me feel like an invalid."

Leona finished tying one shoe and moved on to the next, replying matter-of-factly, "Then you better get used to it, because I’m going to take care of you like this for the rest of your life."

Annabelle instantly fell silent, her eyes dimming. However, she always hid her emotions well, and Leona didn’t notice a thing.

Once she was fully dressed, Leona led her by the hand toward the yacht. His broad palm enveloped her small hand as she followed closely behind him. Staring unblinkingly at his tall, commanding back, she wanted to carve his every movement into her memory. He was truly handsome. Even a simple white shirt looked effortlessly aristocratic and striking on him. From his defined collarbones and prominent Adam’s apple to the sharp bridge of his nose, his flawless profile, and his stylish hair, his good looks were absolutely breathtaking. Beyond just his appearance, his devotion to her left her speechless.

It had been this way in both of their lives. In their previous life, Julian Valerius had single-handedly orchestrated her death, yet Leona had actually chosen to die alongside her. If he had never met her, he would have remained the most esteemed man in any lifetime, always shining as the absolute center of attention wherever he went. Without her, he never would have been manipulated while trying to protect her, nor would he have given up his own life for her sake. In this current life, he wouldn’t have been poisoned, and he wouldn’t have to face the agony of their impending separation. She was the one with a bitter fate, left with no choices, yet he was the one suffering because of her. She had ruined him. He had simply sacrificed too much for her.

"Leona, how wonderful would it be if you had never met me?" she thought. "What gives me the right to deserve such a good man?"

Being loved so deeply by him across two lifetimes was the luckiest thing that had ever happened to her, but human nature was inherently greedy. Her only wish was to stay by his side just a little bit longer. However, her luck had been completely overdrawn the moment she met him. She simply didn’t have enough good fortune left to sustain her so she could keep loving him.

"Leona, if my departure could buy back your safety and peace, I would willingly go," she told herself. "Let me protect you in this life... No, let me return your original peace to you. Wouldn’t that be better?"

Annabelle stared at him in a total daze, completely deaf to the words he was speaking to her. Having asked her the same question several times without a response, Leona finally turned to look at her. The moment he did, he was met with her tear-filled eyes and a face completely streaked with tears.