No Remarriage for us Stay Away by Livia Storm

Chapter 253 Give Me A Kiss.

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"What did you just say?" Zachary turned his head, giving her an intense look that bordered on suspicion.

Lenora shook her head resolutely. "I didn't say anything. You must've heard wrong. Now, give me my phone!" She stared at him, her expression unwavering, her intent unmistakable.

Her phone held a treasure trove of secrets she had no intention of sharing with him. She couldn't trust Zachary not to tamper with it, and if he somehow managed to send a stray message to Connor, it would undo all the careful planning she'd managed up to this point. Besides, she worned that he'd see her recent conversations with Gordon and might figure out why she'd been cozying up to Connor lately. Knowing she didn't actually have feelings for Connor had only made Zachary bolder and more insistent in his pursuit. "Is your phone really that important? Zachary asked.

Anger surged within her, and she took a deep breath to keep it from boiling over. She glared at him, then exhaled slowly, allowing a touch of resignation to color her tone. "It's not like I can go anywhere at the moment, so having my phone doesn't exactly change anything fo An idea flashed in Zachary's eyes, his expression shifting as he gazed at her with an unexpected intensity. Their eyes met, and suddenly Lenora felt uneasy.

"Give me a kiss, and it's yours," he said, his lips curling into a smirk.

Lenora's jaw dropped, stunned. She blinked, then scowled, disbelief turning quickly to disgust. "Zachary, you're shameless!" she spat.

"Are you going to do it or not?" he challenged, his tone almost teasing.

Lenora huffed in frustration, her fists clenched, her gaze as defiant as a kitten's angry glare. But as hard as she tried, she could see no other way out. "Decided yet? I need to get to the hospital," Zachary said, his eyes flicking to the door. With a few long strides, he reached the entrance of the living room. "Wait!" Lenora called, her voice firm, if reluctant.

He stopped and turned to face her, noticing her tense expression and the way her lips pressed into a tight line. "You're agreeing, then?" he asked, raising an eyebrow in amusement.

With a quiet, frustrated exhale, she gave a firm nod, determined to get this over with. She walked over to him, rising on her toes as she reached his side. She cupped his face with her hands and gave him a quick, light kiss on the cheek. "There, satisfied?" Zachary looked at her with a mix of amusement and satisfaction. He was just about to respond when a small voice interrupted them from the stairway. "Aunt Lenora kissed Uncle Zachary all by herself! I want a kiss from Aunt Lenora too!"

Lenora froze, feeling like she'd just been caught with her hand in the cookie jar.

Zachary chuckled, thoroughly entertained by Harrietta's reaction. He looked at the little girl with an

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affectionate smile. "Hattie, your Aunt Lenora can't kiss you right now. She has a cold."

Harrietta tilted her head thoughtfully. "But aren't you scared of getting sick too, Uncle Zachary?"

said gently. "I'm

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girl nodded, appearing to accept his explanation, though her expression still

curiosity.

cleared her throat, turning her gaze back to Zachary, "Can I

a word, he pulled it from his pocket and handed it over. She grabbed it quickly and moved

Zachary's heading to the hospital. Do you want to go with him or stay home and play with

stay home," she

heading out then," said

"Okay."

again, stopping him in his tracks. "Wait, Uncle

mark on your

but Zachary only grinned, clearly in a

looked back at the grand entrance briefly before sliding into

him. "Mr. Fuller, heading to the

replied, his gaze already on his phone as

a woman's respectful voice

asked, his voice low

but there hasn't been much

the next few days. Whatever you need, let me know, and I'll make sure you have it." Feeling the

Lenora returned to the master bedroom and checked her phone. She found messages from Connor and Sophia from the

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seemed Zachary had taken the liberty of replying on her behalf, even going as far as to offer a plausible excuse to Sophia for her delayed return. Thankfully, he hadn't gone off-script She wasn't entirely sure if he'd

the morning, was a simple sun emoji,

answered shortly after, mentioning that he was already at work, whereas Lenora mentioned her

the mansion with a paper bag full of clothes for various types of

no escape. He might've been lenient this tin She took a breath, her gaze softening a bit. "I know you're fond of Hattie-I am too-but you

weighing on her mind. "Are