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.

shook her head confidently. "Why should I stand on

spoken, she

door in front of him and couldn't help but

to turn to leave, the door before

face, taken aback

that I'll be heading to

eyebrow. "How long will

"One week."

Flynn and the others follow

and proceeded to close the

Zachary was rendered speechless.

discharged from the hospital, Harrietta had to return to

her, curious about where she had been those past few days. Once they got their answers, they then expressed their concern about her health. The teacher took even

Harrietta lined up with the others and the teacher to the entrance. Her large eyes darted around as she looked for her driver. Yet, she inadvertently caught sight of a familiar face before she could locate the driver. That person's eyes were deep-set,

she had seen

was in the midst of her dinner

incoming call displayed

connected, Delilah's anxious voice rang out. "Ms.

Lenora felt a sudden jolt in her heart and put down her fork. "Has Hattie disappeared

a 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

immediately

appetite, but considering the child in her belly, she forced

minutes,

her, saying, "Don't worry. Stay at

on

know what to say in response. That little

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

right. Let me know when there's news,"

she wouldn't be of much help. Zachary was

her

room. This position allowed her to keep an eye on the entrance. Her phone was placed next to her laptop, and she was ready to receive any incoming messages at a moment's

affected her work efficiency. She would occasionally pick up her phone to check on

since

that Harrietta would appear at her doorstep

help but wonder where Harrietta would have gone

hour later, there was still no

called Zachary. As soon as the call connected, she asked anxiously, "Any sign of Hattie

yet." The voice

comforted her by saying, "Don't worry. The police and my people are on it. Matthew

your update," Lenora said before

father, and presumably, nobody would be more concerned about Harrietta's

sitting in the living room. Out of

and said, "I'll

she still saw Harrietta as an innocent child. She

"Yes."