CHAPTER 363: CHAPTER 363: BORROWING A CIGARETTE

Landon Sutton enjoyed Shannon Quinn’s understanding nature, and while chatting with her, he felt less worried.

Looking at the mottled shadows of the trees under the moonlight, Shannon Quinn said, "I don’t know what Miss Bellamy told you, but I believe you have your own judgment in your heart. I won’t force you to come with me, but whenever you figure things out, I can take you home anytime."

Landon Sutton remained silent, touched his pocket, which was empty, and suddenly asked, "Did I used to smoke?"

Shannon Quinn nodded, "You did, but very rarely. You said you wanted to quit but never managed to. However, your addiction wasn’t strong, so I didn’t mind."

Landon Sutton: "What’s the child’s name?"

Shannon Quinn: "His nickname is Leo, and his full name is Finn Quinn. You were the one who named him when we divorced."

Landon Sutton just nodded, acknowledging it but having no memory.

Shannon Quinn held back words, gazing at the moonlit stars, silent and not knowing what to say.

Feeling he was so near, yet so far.

"You should rest early too, it’s late."

Shannon Quinn turned her head to look at him, "Are you going back?"

Landon Sutton: "Yeah."

Shannon Quinn: "Did you come looking for me behind Miss Bellamy’s back?"

Landon Sutton: "She forbade me from looking for you."

Shannon Quinn: "Are you afraid she’ll be angry?"

Landon Sutton gave a wry smile and said, "It’s better to avoid trouble where it can be avoided."

Shannon Quinn nodded, "Then you should head back early. Be careful on the road."

Landon Sutton: "Mm, I’m off then."

Watching him turn to leave, Shannon Quinn called out to him again, "Can you make time to come and be with the child tomorrow?"

Landon Sutton paused, standing at the stairs and looking back at her.

Shannon Quinn pursed her lips, "...Leo really misses you."

Landon Sutton: "I’ll come over tomorrow."

Shannon Quinn nodded, accompanying him downstairs.

Landon Sutton: "Go on up, sleep early."

Shannon Quinn: "Text me when you get there."

Landon Sutton: "Mm."

She watched him leave, only turning back inside once his figure vanished from sight.

She pushed open the bedroom door and glanced at the sleeping child, adjusted his blanket, and returned to her own room.

In her heart, she was very mindful of Joel Bellamy’s presence. After all, the former Landon Sutton only cared about her feelings, but now he had to consider another woman.

The feeling of having to share something precious with someone else isn’t pleasant at all.

When Landon Sutton returned, the hall light was on, and Joel was sitting by the door, playing Tetris on her phone.

Entering the house without showing any guilt, Landon Sutton glanced at Joel, asking, "What are you doing here?"

Joel put away her phone, stood up, and walked over to him, questioning, "Where have you been?"

Landon Sutton: "Couldn’t sleep, went out for a walk."

Joel: "I’ve been waiting for you for over two hours."

Landon Sutton: "Go rest, it’s late."

Joel blocked his path, "You went to see her, didn’t you?"

Landon Sutton remained silent.

Joel: "What were you doing secretly going to see her in the middle of the night?"

Faced with Joel’s persistent confrontation, Landon Sutton seemed a bit annoyed, "I think I should have the basic freedom everyone deserves."

Joel was taken aback, realizing his emotional shift and her own inappropriate attitude, she immediately changed her tone, "Brother, I’m worried she’ll deceive you, that’s why I’m anxious. I don’t want to upset you, but with you like this, I’m really worried about you."

Landon Sutton: "I know you mean no harm, but please give me some personal time and space."

Joel: "But I’m scared, I feel like you’re starting to like her now. I’m especially afraid you’ll leave me..."

Joel’s voice carried a sobbing tone as she reached out to hug his waist, burying her head in his chest, saying, "Brother, promise me you won’t leave me, okay?"

Landon Sutton took a deep breath, gently prying her away, "Go to sleep."

Landon Sutton lay on the bed, and whether his eyes were open or closed, it was all the same darkness.

He was now more inclined towards Shannon Quinn.

If Shannon Quinn could lie, the young child couldn’t. When Leo saw him, his excitement and happiness were undeniable.

And the child looked a lot like him.

But he still didn’t understand what past he shared with Joel, why she would lie to him?

The blank memories troubled Landon Sutton, making it difficult for him to make the right decision and judgment.

He barely slept all night.

He left early the next morning.

Joel watched him leave, hiding in her room and not stopping him.

Just curled up on the bed, hugging her knees, and cried uncontrollably.

She felt powerless, as if she couldn’t keep Landon Sutton anymore, but she really didn’t want to lose him...

She raised the back of her hand to wipe away her tears, crying was useless; she needed to find a way, find a way to keep him.

Even if he knew all the truth, she had to find a way to keep him by her side!

When Landon Sutton arrived, Shannon Quinn and the child weren’t awake yet.

Ronan Rhodes, who always loved to sleep in, was still in bed, with only Simon Rhodes downstairs, seeming troubled, sitting in the pavilion in front of the house, smoking.

He hadn’t been much of a smoker before.

"Vincent?" Simon Rhodes called out to Landon Sutton.

Landon Sutton looked at him, walked into the pavilion, and sat across from him, "Can I borrow a cigarette?"

Simon Rhodes took out a cigarette pack, handed him one, and lit it for him.

Landon Sutton inhaled the smoke, his actions still somewhat skilled.

Simon Rhodes put away the cigarette pack and lighter, looked at him, and asked, "Still can’t remember anything?"

Landon Sutton lowered his eyes, exhaling a mouthful of white smoke with a sigh, "No, but Shannon Quinn told me a lot about the past."

Simon Rhodes chuckled, "You used to call her Shannon."

Landon Sutton paused, softly murmuring her nickname, "Shannon..."

Simon Rhodes: "Vincent, if you believe what we say is true, come back with us. You see the conditions here aren’t great, and it’s really not convenient for Shannon to be living here while pregnant. Even if you don’t remember, your child and wife are truly yours. I think you wouldn’t want to see them suffer here."

Landon Sutton: "I trust her, but going back might take a little time."

Even if he had to leave, he felt he should give Joel a reasonable explanation.

According to Shannon Quinn, Joel was also someone who had once saved him. Not being able to give her what she wanted, he also wanted to give her an acceptable conclusion.

After speaking, Landon Sutton added, "Let her and the child go back first. I’ll return once I’ve dealt with matters here."

Simon Rhodes gently chuckled, "You’ve forgotten Shannon’s personality. If you don’t go with her, she won’t go back just like that."

Landon Sutton: "Then I’ll handle it as soon as possible."