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.

a pitiful expression, explaining, "They've been calling me an illegitimate child...

softened, and he knelt down, lifting Harrietta into his arms. "You can't just run off from kindergarten like that. What if you encountered someone bad?" "I won't do it again,"

happened at

looking for

in his eyes. "She

"She came once before the paternity test, saying she found me adorable and wanted to give me

her not to bother

"Okay."

"Go on and play."

Gently setting Harrietta down, he made his way toward the source of

gaze meeting his before she quickly turned

"Not yet."

eat

invitation caught

set

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

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

an eyebrow

I really that heartless? Just a few days

sharing the same

Do you honestly think

to see her just

a nervous laugh escaping his lips. "No, no, of course not. You're the

him off, "Don't take Hattie back to the Fuller residence after you leave

him momentarily stunned. He nodded vigorously. "Yes, I understand.

would leave Hattie at the Fuller residence, but now... I don't need to? The issue that had been weighing on

handing Zachary the apron

took the initiative to clear the table, gathering the plates and bowls. He carried them

his hands, Zachary emerged from the kitchen. "All set, let's

stood up from the couch, gazing at Lenora before reluctantly