No Remarriage for us Stay Away by Livia Storm

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Chapter 331 A Performance So Realistic

Chapter 331 A Performance So Realistic

"But you clearly didn't believe it."

Twanted to believe you but Lena gave a lutter laugh "Zachary, you already knew it had something to do with Johanne that day at the office, didn't you?" She wanted to believe him, too. But after hearing what lamara and Benedict had said, how could she possibly trust him?

"Yes"

"What were you up to in the days before he turned himself in?"

Zachary paused, disbelief clouding his features. "What are you implying? Do you suspect me of covering up for Johanne! Is that what you think of me?"

"Isn't that so? Johanne would have never thought of laving a hand on Susanna."

Only Zachary, who was keen on distancing himself from Susanna, would act in such a manner, killing two bends with one stone

tit be real!" Zachary's eyes held a touch of melancholy.

Is this here the perceives me? Don't I deserve even a shred of her trust?

Lenora averted his gaze. "You mentioned that Gaston was bribed. Who would bribe him? And why would they do such a thing

Observing Lenora's detached demeanor, Zachary felt a pang of bitterness in his heart, a sour taste lingering in his mouth. The person who likely bribed him is probably Ezekiel He's always held a grudge ainst the Fuller family," he said

Hearing this, Lenora found it somewhat amusing, "Ezekiel But when his people captured Gaston, we had no idea that the case was related to Johanne. How could he have known? If Ezekiel really had something against the Fuller family, the news would have been flying everywhere the day Johanne turned himself in."

However, at that time, there was not a single piece of news from the outside world.

This was something that Zachary couldn't quite explain

He was merely speculat

"What I told you that day came straight from Johanne Even if he really was the mastermind, it had nothing to do with me. Nora that's your father we're talking about. Knowing how much you care about your father, how.could I possibly defend Johanne? There was a lunt of urgency in his tone.

"Actually, I can't blame you for defending him. After all he's your brother. It's only natural for you to stand up for him." Lenora sid with a faint side.

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Indeed, from the beginning until now, she hadn't spoken a word of blame.

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Even with such a cold demeanor, the misunderstandings about him hurt Zachary heart more than any

words of blame could

stared at her, his voice raspy and strained, as the were choking on sand. Every word was a struggle. "In your heart, you've

Lenora pursed her lips

were getting better and better. His performance was so convincing as if he was

words, she might have already been second-guessing whether

an inappropriate time, she really wanted to ask Zachary for some acting

and leave still have other matters to attend to

Lookin

tightly shut door in front of him, Zachary closed

computer,

Boom!

glanced up at

had

down the glass, cascading relentlessly in sync with

of her phone lit up as Zachary's call came

Lenora answered the call "Zachary, what

rain echoed through the phone as if it were pouring outside. "Nora, do you really

Lenora was speechless.

Johanne's behalf. Everything I said that

place. Nora F'll stay

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and she hastily headed to the window to take a serious look

below.

pitch black. Nothing

she saw was rain striking

somewhat irritated. "Zachary, what are you

how else to prove my innocence. This is the only way..." "You-"Lenora was livid.

"No, 1-"

Then, Lenora

her phone onto the table

the door opening echoed from the

head out from the kitchen and

Have you

kitchen, Sophia immediately raised her hand. "I haven't eaten yet! Make me

"Alright."

and Lenora had

scalding hot water accidentally splashed onto

hurry, Lenora shook her hand and brought it close

circled the room twice, her gaze lading on Lenora with concern. "What's wrong?" she asked. "Did you burn

never used to make such basic mistakes," Sophia said

glanced at her.

said, before walking away. "I'm going to

"Mm-hmm."

tortellini was ready, gently cooled, and sprinkled with shrimp and shredded chicken. Lenora served the

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"Okay!"

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