Chapter 987

"You're right, but an hour has gone by, and Leon is not home yet. What could've happened?" Iris asked worriedly. She knew that Louisa was right and that George and the rest of the Collins would be able to protect Leon, but nothing was certain—the Youngs were at an advantage over them, and one could not possibly overpower so many people. Leon and George were significantly outnumbered, and it would not be easy to escape the Youngs and the Lowes' forces combined! Seeing that Leon was yet to return, Iris could not help feeling more and more concerned. "Um, perhaps Leon and Elder Collins were delayed somehow," Louisa replied rather vaguely. "What could that be? Who could've delayed them in the middle of the night?" Iris was beginning to despair, and then, all of a sudden, a thought popped into her head, and her voice began to shake. "Louisa, do you think something could've happened to Leon?" "No. Don't overthink this, Iris. I'm sure Leon is fine," Louisa's heart leaped into her thr