No Remarriage for us Stay Away by Livia Storm

Chapter 99 An Apology

Chapter 99 An Apology

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As dusk settled, the shops lining the streets and the towering buildings illuminated with soft, welcoming lights, casting a warm glow all around.

She understood Zachary's intentions; she knew he genuinely wanted to make things right. Yet, the presence of Susanna felt like a ticking time bomb, keeping her on edge.

Despite Zachary's promise not to meet Susanna alone, she couldn't shake the uncertainty of what he might do the next time Susanna came to pester him.

Lenora thought to herself that unless Susanna completely left the picture, they could never return to the way things once were.

Zachary observed Lenora's expression, gripping her hand tightly. He was determined to prove through his actions that he genuinely wanted to spend his life with her.

After grabbing a quick bite to eat, they headed to the club. The car pulled into the clubhouse and made its way toward the underground parking garage.

Zachary and Lenora exited the car one after the other, making their way to their usual private room. The lighting in the room was dim, and familiar voices filled the air as friends engaged in lively conversation,

Zachary pushed the door open, and all eyes turned toward them.

Finn chuckled. "Zack, that's not fair! None of us brought a date, and yet you brought Ms. Carston along? Trying to show off to us?"

Lenora was a step behind Zachary, half of

her body shielded by him. The brightly lit hallway contrasted sharply with the dim interior of the room, preventing Finn from clearly seeing Lenora's face and leading him to assume that the woman accompanying Zachary was Susanna. Raising an eyebrow, Michael recognized Lenora instantly and couldn't help but glance at Zachary.

Charles cleared his throat, "Ahem..."

For a moment, the atmosphere felt heavy and awkward, thick with tension.

Zachary walked in, holding Lenora's hand, and chided, Even Lafite 1982 can't silence you?"

Finn realized the person by

profusely, "Nora, I'm so sorry! I didn't recognize you. Come, sit here. I'll drink three shots as self-punishment-don't

that, Finn poured himself three glasses of

several other friends had initially mistaken Lenora for

that in the past, Zachary never

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only exchanged simple nods

had expected Lenora to

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won't take it personally. It's not your fault. If anyone should be blamed, it's Zachary. Since he often brings Ms. Carston along, he ought to see it through to the end," Lenora said, settling onto the couch and casting a glance at Zachary, wearing a half smile. Zachary caught the sarcasm in her tone but remained unfazed. He sat beside her and asked, "Would you be upset if I

be upset?

me?" Zachary leaned in closer, his right

everyone present that something significant had shifted between them; getting Zachary to say the word "forgive" was no small feat. Finn and the others exchanged knowing glances, careful not to let their surprise show too overtly. Though they returned to the They found it hard to believe, struggling to reconcile the image of

and politeness, but few took her

frequented the club for leisure. Instead, she dedicated herself to

dynamic resembled that of the class misfit and the

to meet his friends, deliberately showing affection toward her in front of them. In the past, when he brought Susanna along, the atmosphere was different. He would chat with his friends while Susanna sat quietly a Some of those present loved to play the field, changing their female companions

not someone

wouldn't approve

Susanna? Charles couldn't

out, asking, "weren't you going to

was Charles who had prompted her to

law.

with a drink in hand. "Nora, I spoke out of turn and offended you. I truly apologize. On behalf of Zack, please don't hold it against me. Let me take this shot as a gesture of my remorse."

Chapter 99 An Apology

gulp and raised the empty glass to show he had

exchanged

gathered them today solely for Charles