No Remarriage for us Stay Away by Livia Storm

Chapter 480 She Is My Daughter

Isla casually adjusted her hair, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

It seems I have chosen the right approach. I have only tried to get close to Harrietta for a short while, and now, Zachary has already softened his attitude toward me.

Twenty minutes later, Zachary appeared in the private room.

This was the first time the two of them had met since that day.

He took a seat beside Harrietta, giving a slight nod to Isla. "Sorry to intrude, do you mind if I join you for the meal?"

"Sure, have a seat," Isla said.

She maintained an indifferent expression, as if she was still upset over Zachary bluntly rejecting her in front of Allison and Tamara the other day.

"I've been swamped with work. I appreciate how much you've cared for Hattie."

"Hattie is my child. It's only natural for me to do that," she said. "I wasn't aware you were coming, so I didn't order the food with you in mind. Once the dishes are served, you can see if you want to add anything else." "I'm fine," Zachary stated.

Subsequently, the waiter began serving the dishes.

Zachary gazed at the table full of lamb dishes, falling silent for a moment. He then lowered his eyes to look at Harrietta, who lowered her head self-consciously.

Isla picked up her fork. "Don't be a stranger. Let's start eating."

Zachary hesitated for a moment. "Alright."

Isla took the initiative to make conversation. "Last time, I didn't expect Mdm. Fuller to actually suggest that we get together. But what surprised me even more was your immediate refusal without giving it a second thought. Didn't you even consider the possibility at all?" She was implying that Tamara had made the decision unilaterally, and it had nothing to do with her.

"No, getting together for the sake of a child only serves as a shackle for the child."

"Although I had thought about it, I disagree too. I understand that Mdm. Fuller wishes for Hattie to grow up with both her parents. I've been absent from Hattie's life for so many years, so she would undoubtedly be my priority moving forward. What if Hattie wants us to be together?"

Isla felt a twinge of dissatisfaction in her heart, yet she was afraid to show it openly for fear of being mocked by Zachary. Her only option was to use Harrietta as a pretense to probe further.

She believed that her scheme was flawless, but in Zachary's eyes, it couldn't be anymore obvious.

Zachary glanced at Harrietta. "My life won't be dictated by a child."

Isla's expression stiffened, contemplating whether to slam down her fork and leave.

After enduring repeated humiliations from Zachary, she truly wanted to give up and head straight back to Fairlake.

he just a man? Can't I find

How am I any lesser than Fay? Why does

was merely a thought

she was not allowed to

you've taken Hattie back, so what's your

"Raising her."

"Anything else?"

would you

going to

""Not for now."

said turns out to be

softened. "Why?" she

"Why? You want me to

gold-digger like

sarcasm flashed in Zachary's eyes before he changed the subject. "Do you plan to stay in

it up to Hattie as much

time, when I spoke ill of Lenora, Zachary,

sense of glee sprouted in

of Galaxy Bay. It's clear she can't accept Harrietta, and presumably, Zachary must have thought her to be

to Tamara's plan. At that time, all she

that the deed was done, the magnitude of

a daughter out of wedlock, they would surely interfere. They might even insist she bring the child

understand that as

mother, you're eager to build a bond with Hattie. However, don't rush things, especially when it comes to frequently visiting

I won't go looking for her at the kindergarten again. I noticed you didn't eat much, is it because the food doesn't suit your taste?"

Harrietta insisted on leaving

tantrum typical of a five-year-old, complete with crying and rolling about. Isla was consequently helpless against her.

"Isla, you're back."

Alice

beside her. "So, how did it go? During your trip to Cutvine, did you manage to orchestrate a coincidental encounter with

broke into a smirk.

let such a great opportunity slip

I was afraid to bother him, fearing it might

you be a bit more persistent? If you were half as

weak smile. "Enough about me, how are things

a laugh.

plans to remarry Fay, and

to defend

was somewhat marred by Harrietta making a fuss about leaving with Zachary, the meal had