No Remarriage for us Stay Away by Livia Storm

Chapter 248 A Family Of Three

Chapter 248 A Family Of Three

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Before his marriage, Zachary had been pulled into countless social obligations, his calendar always packed and his energy stretched thin. Even his grandfather had warned him not to overextend himself, advising him to take care of his health. But he was young then, ambit After their marriage, though, things began to shift. The demands on his time slowly cased, and he would often wrap up his workday and come home in time to have dinner with her. It was hard to deny that he cared deeply- otherwise, how could she have convinced him to step back from his relentless schedule?

Before their life together, he'd had little patience for his employees' mistakes, quick to lose his temper in the high-pressure world of corporate deadlines. Yet, as Lenora looked back, she realized she had rarely seen him be anything but fair and calm with his team. The influence she'd had on him was subtle but profound. And by the time he realized it, it was already too late to go back.

Listening to his heartfelt words, Lenora found herself at a loss. She felt happiness, yes-after all, she'd loved him for almost a decade, and now it wasn't just her one-sided story.

But at the same time, there was an undeniable sadness too. No matter what affection he had for her now, the wounds he'd left from those times he'd put Susanna above her were still there, scars too deep to ever fade completely.

Zachary seemed consumed with regret, wondering to himself if things would have turned out differently had he realized his feelings for her sooner.

But the world doesn't offer second chances for what-ifs.

That marriage had taken everything Lenora had, leaving her too exhausted to return to the person she used to be-the Lenora who loved him with all her heart. Somewhere along the way, she'd lost the ability to love anyone with that kind of intensity. Uncle Zachary, the nurse is here!" A cheerful voice broke the stillness. Harrietta, her short legs hurrying across the room, had come in, bringing the usual warmth with her.

Lenora gave her a gentle smile, patting her head. "Hattie, you're such a good girl."

Then, glancing up at Zachary, she said softly, "You should go get your IV drip changed."

Zachary stayed rooted in place, his expression unreadable as he watched her.

The nurse entered the room, carrying a bottle of medicine and a sealed syringe. She looked over at Zachary. "On the couch or on the bed?"

Zachary sighed and sat on the couch. "Let's do it here."

"All right," she replied, attaching the bottle to the nearby rack and expertly slipping the needle into his

vein.

During the entire process, Harrietta stayed close, watching intently. Once the nurse left, she leaned in close, blowing gently on his hand and whispering, "Pain, pain, go away." Lenora had brought along Harrietta's little backpack, stuffed with all her favorite art supplies-a new set of

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colors, a sketchbook, and several pens and

laid them all out on the table, hoping she

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notification popped up on Lenora's phone. Casually, she glanced down to see

and Connor was overflowing with gratitude, sending her a heartfelt

interventions had really been for Zachary's benefit,

do with you. Please don't blame yourself. My parents and I are sincerely grateful. They actually wanted to invite you for dinner to thank you, but I made up an excuse to delay it. Would you be

quickly: Oh, no need.

Lenora: Okay.

keep it

she wouldn't

the little girl beside her, absorbed in her sketch. Then, she replied:

only

preoccupied

Was it Connor?

a family of three?" Ignoring Zachary, Lenora asked Harrietta, leaning in

drawing the three of us! Here's Uncle Zachary, here's Aunt Lenora,

paper, she'd drawn two adults on either side of a child walking between them. To any observer,

a gentle hand over Harrietta's head, smiling. "Hattie, you're so smart, and

side, set his laptop aside

to me?"

I'll give it to you." "Actually," Zachary said with a soft

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keepsake so that whenever I looked

no intention of staying here

You still have some

you be okay staying with your Uncle Zachary at the hospital tonight? I'll come pick you up later, all right?" "Aunt Lenora, are you going to dinner with Connor tonight?"