When she left Gu Annan’s room, her heart was still echoing the words he had just said, "Unless the person who wants to leave is you."
Before closing the door, she saw that he was still on the phone with a serious expression.
She had no idea what was happening at the company to receive such an urgent call; maybe there would be no chance to go out and have fun in the afternoon, as they had talked about.
Lu Wanwan thought for a moment and, before returning to her own room, she first took out her cellphone.
Before she had the chance to check if there was any news today, she received a text message from Xu Yuan.
The person who had been missing for several days sent a screenshot of the news, along with the message, "Flying into a rage for the sake of a beauty, huh? What’s going on with you two?"
Lu Wanwan felt her temples throbbing as she looked at the news screenshot.
Sure enough, it was confirmed that Gu Annan, the one who beat Director Wei and sent him to the hospital without fear of accusation, was identified in the photo, and people had guessed that it was her leaving with him.
She was truly skeptical in her heart; the public relations team at Gu’s company usually had early responses for these kinds of issues.
When the initial questioning news came out, someone should have started dealing with it. Why was it that after a whole day has passed, not only was it not resolved, but it had gotten even worse?
She texted Xu Yuan back with an explanation, saying they would talk when she got back to Manchester.
Lu Wanwan’s guess was indeed correct; the plans for the afternoon were definitely off the table.
Gu Annan needed to return to Manchester, and even if he wanted to avoid work, Gale Island was not a place one could stay for long.
Now that the media knew they were there, it was necessary to lay low for a while.
Especially when Lu Wanwan thought of the two children, to prevent their exposure in such circumstances, the only option was to temporarily leave.
"Uncle, you promised that next time we’ll definitely go together!"
"Uncle promises you," Gu Annan squatted down.
Lu Wanwan watched Little Youyou call him "uncle" over and over again in her innocent ignorance, and he readily accepted it, feeling a bit of guilt in his heart.
Zhao Chen took the two children to board the plane, and Gu Annan, without further ado, took her hand and led her to his private jet.
At times , what awaited him was likely a camera appearing at any moment.
If they had to walk together, that would inevitably expose the children before it was time.
Lu Wanwan also did not wish for them to be exposed under such negative circumstances and agreed to separate.
But... wasn’t it supposed to be her and the two darlings leaving together, with Gu Annan departing on his own?
"While most of the focus may be on me, do you really think you would be unaffected?" Gu Annan glanced at her and gave her no choice, "The children will be fine with him; there’s nothing to worry about."
"Of course I know there won’t be a problem..."
"Or do you think I’ll take this opportunity to take them away?" he asked coldly on purpose.
"..." She had no choice but to let him hold her hand and continue walking forward, "That’s not what I mean."
Even if she thought his motives weren’t pure, she felt that Gu Annan really had no need to do such a thing.
There were too many opportunities to take the children; there was no need to pick this particular moment.
Besides, she could tell from his tone that he was just speaking out of anger.
"Then let’s not waste words."
Lu Wanwan followed him onto the private jet, and after boarding, she heard him answer another phone call.
Not knowing what was said, he looked over at her several times; then he ended the call without a response.
"It’s nothing," he replied. "You didn’t sleep well; try to get some rest later."
Indeed, Lu Wanwan had not slept well. Gu Annan was dealing with something during the flight, so she slept all the way until they landed.
When they disembarked from the aircraft, Gu Annan once again held her hand tightly and reminded her in a low voice, "Be prepared."