No Remarriage for us Stay Away by Livia Storm

Chapter 516 A Grudge

Inside the car, the atmosphere was quiet and still.

Taking advantage of the brief pause at the red light, Zachary turned his head to glance at Lenora.

She leaned back against the chair, turning her gaze out the window, leaving him with a view of the back of her head.

From the moment she got in the car, she had maintained that posture.

She didn't utter a single word to him.

Zachary touched his nose.

As they were passing through the downtown food street, he cleared his throat and tentatively asked, "Do you want to grab some late-night snacks?" Lenora remained silent.

Zachary didn't ask any more questions.

The car pulled into the underground parking garage of Nova Residences.

Without uttering another word, Lenora unbuckled her seatbelt and tried to exit the car, but the door wouldn't budge. She turned her head and glanced at Zachary. Zachary leaned in and asked, "Nora, are you still upset?"

"Open the door. Let me out," Lenora said indifferently.

Zachary seemed to turn a deaf ear, closing in on her even more. His large hand gripped her chin, and he gave her a peck on her lips.

"You..." Lenora glared at him angrily, rubbing her lips a few times.

"If you're still upset, I'll keep kissing you."

Lenora's eyes widened in surprise.

The two of them locked eyes, caught in a stalemate.

Zachary leaned in, intending to kiss her once again.

Quickly leaning back, Lenora pressed herself against the car window, a blush of embarrassment on her face. "All right. I'm not mad anymore!" she declared.

Zachary raised an eyebrow, his gaze landing on her ears, which were flushed a deep red. He then flashed a half-smile.

He knew then she wasn't angry but was instead embarrassed.

Lenora glanced away, murmuring softly, "Open the door quickly. I need to go back."

"Let me take you up there."

Zachary unlocked the car, pushed the door open, and stepped out. He then walked around to the other side and pulled the car door open. His hand hovered over the top of the door, ready to prevent her from bumping her head. Upon reaching the entrance of the eighteenth floor, Lenora cast him a glance, saying, "All right. You can go now."

"Aren't you going to invite me in?" Zachary looked at her.

her head confidently. "Why should I stand on

spoken, she

at the door in front of him and couldn't help but let out a wry

as he was about to turn to

at Lenora's face, taken aback for a moment. "Having

that I'll be heading to Fairlake on a business trip

an eyebrow. "How

"One week."

the others follow

acknowledgment and proceeded to close

Zachary was rendered speechless.

from the hospital, Harrietta had to

had been those past few days. Once

caught sight of a familiar face before she could locate the driver. That person's eyes were deep-set, with a soft blue hue that was captivating. His stature was tall and imposing, further

was the foreign old man whom she had seen in the

midst of her

incoming call displayed

anxious voice rang out. "Ms. Wilkin, is Hattie

her heart and put down her fork. "Has Hattie disappeared

growing sense of disappointment and urgency. "Yes. I'll immediately get in touch with Hattie's father and the police. I won't bother you any further. If Hattie comes to your place, please

another word, Delilah immediately

the child in her belly, she forced herself

few minutes, she

saying, "Don't worry. Stay at home and take care of yourself. I'll definitely

left on

to say in response. That

Hattie is a smart girl. She won't be in trouble. It might just be a

right. Let me know when

be of much help. Zachary was

finishing her meal, Lenora

eye on the entrance. Her phone was placed next

work efficiency. She would occasionally pick

had passed since Delilah

seemed unlikely that Harrietta would appear at her doorstep

but wonder where Harrietta

there was

longer, Lenora called Zachary. As soon as the call connected,

voice

by saying, "Don't worry. The police and

I'll wait for your update," Lenora said before hanging up

nobody would

living room. Out of curiosity, she asked

on the couch and said, "I'll wait with you.

Harrietta, she still saw

"Yes."