http://e-repa.ru/reading/difficulty-with-bouquet/difficulty-bouquet.html

I was flying high when I went from my garden with the bouquet in my hands and when I stepped on the pavement that led to the block of flats across the way.

Вопрос:

Как будет меняться смысл высказывания с точки зрения восприятия читателем при замене (1) led на leads и (2) led на was leading?