No Remarriage for us Stay Away by Livia Storm

Chapter 475 I Am Disappointed In You

Zachary glanced up, a flicker of mockery in his eyes. "You think hiding behind the pretense of doing what's best for Hattie can mask your true intentions? If you've known about her identity for so long, why only reveal it now?" are you being so stubborn?"

Tamara's expression tightened. "Indeed, I had my own motives, but my primary concern was your well-being. Isla is a perfect match for you in terms of family background and appearance. And she's also Hattie's mother-surely, this is fate, destined by the heavens. Why Zachary's tone grew colder, his words sharp. "You're always so self-righteous, lost in your own delusions. You're not doing this for me-you're doing it for yourself!"

Tamara claimed her actions were for the benefit of both Harrietta and Zachary, yet in reality, they both ended up unhappy.

If she had truly cared for their well-being, she wouldn't have revealed Harrietta's origins at such a delicate time, fully aware of Zachary's feelings for Lenora. She wouldn't have attempted to push him into a relationship with Isla, forcing him into a situation where he couldn't face Lenora, leading to resentment between them.

Moreover, she never should have revealed to Harrietta that she was an illegitimate child, causing the girl to feel embarrassed in front of her beloved Aunt Lenora. Tamara could have easily kept that secret, sparing Harrietta the emotional turmoil.

Even if Zachary had never known Harrietta was his biological daughter, he would still have treated her as his own, ensuring she lacked for nothing.

Tamara's actions were driven purely by selfishness. Unable to bear the thought of Lenora becoming Zachary's wife, she used every means to sabotage it, and Harrietta became nothing more than a pawn in her game.

The moment Tamara revealed Harrietta's true identity, Zachary vowed to never acknowledge her as his mother.

"Zack, is this how you see me? I'm so disappointed in you," she said, her voice laced with heartbreak. "Had I known this would happen, I never would have brought you into this world. I wouldn't have to waste half my life abroad either." "It wasn't me who made you waste half of your life abroad-it was Bertram," Zachary retorted coldly.

Regrettably, Tamara remained obstinate, still blinded by her own delusions. She clung to her misplaced resentments, shifting the blame to Jasmine, which only fueled her disdain for Lenora.

"Back then, your father and I were a perfect match," she continued, her voice tinged with bitterness. "If it weren't for Jasmine's seduction..."

Men are all the same. Just as Bertram could be swayed by a bar girl, so could Zachary. What right does Lenora-daughter of a bar girl-have to be with him? What right does she have to receive Zachary's love? Zachary's mocking laugh interrupted her musings. "I have things to do, so I can't keep you company. If it's not important, don't come looking for me. I don't have time to listen to your complaints."

Without waiting for her response, he stood and made his way out of the office. He entered the elevator without a second glance at Tamara.

Zachary hurried to Nova Residences, and it was Harrietta who opened the door.

As he stepped inside, he closed the door behind him, his gaze fixing on the young girl before him. "Hattie, what happened today? Do you have any idea how much you scared the driver?"

Not just the driver-Delilah had been frightened too. They all thought something had happened to her at the kindergarten.

expression, explaining, "They've been calling me an illegitimate child... I'm

when he heard that. His stern expression softened, and he knelt down, lifting Harrietta into his arms. "You can't just run off from kindergarten like that.

what happened at school

lady came looking for me..." Harrietta explained the

his eyes. "She often comes looking for

"She came once before the paternity test, saying she found me

will warn her not to bother you anymore,"

"Okay."

"Go on and play."

entered, he heard noises coming from the kitchen. Gently setting Harrietta down, he made his way toward the source of the noise.

meeting his before she quickly turned away. "You're here.

"Not yet."

let's eat together," she

caught Zachary

set

"Sorry for troubling you today. If you don't want to see Hattie, I can take her back right now... and

"Since when did I say I didn't want to see her?" Zachary hesitated.

an eyebrow

glance. "Am I really that heartless? Just a few days

still sharing the same

Do you honestly

see her just because of

lips. "No, no, of course not. You're

Hattie back to the Fuller residence after

surprise hit Zachary so quickly that it left him momentarily stunned. He nodded vigorously. "Yes, I understand. You can head out now, I'll

I was planning to tell her I would leave Hattie at the Fuller residence, but now... I don't need to? The issue that had been weighing on me for so long is resolved? As Zachary continued

Zachary the apron before stepping out of the

table, gathering the plates and bowls. He carried them to the kitchen, washing them with care, while Lenora tidied up the

hands, Zachary emerged from the kitchen.

from the couch, gazing at