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

she had spoken, she promptly shut the

glanced at the door in front of him and couldn't

was about to turn to leave, the door before him

looked at Lenora's face, taken aback for

overthinking it. I just wanted to let you know that I'll be heading to Fairlake on a

paused, raising an eyebrow. "How

"One week."

Flynn and the others follow

in acknowledgment and proceeded to close the

Zachary was rendered speechless.

hospital, Harrietta had to return to

around 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 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, with a soft blue hue that was captivating. His stature was tall and imposing, further emphasized by the immaculately tailored suit

whom she had seen in

the midst of her dinner

incoming call displayed Delilah's

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

jolt in her heart and put down her fork. "Has Hattie

immediately get in touch with Hattie's father and the police. I won't bother you any further. If Hattie

word, Delilah immediately hung up the

appetite, but considering the child in her belly, she

few minutes, she called

He reassured her, saying,

on

say in response. That little

a smart girl. She won't be in trouble.

know when

go there, she wouldn't be of much help. Zachary was far more capable

finishing her meal,

eye on the entrance. Her phone was placed next to her laptop, and she was ready to receive any incoming messages at a

She would occasionally pick up

passed since Delilah had

it seemed unlikely that Harrietta would

couldn't help but wonder where Harrietta would have gone

hour later, there was still

to contain herself any longer, Lenora called Zachary. As soon as the call

yet." The voice

fatigue. Zachary then comforted her by saying, "Don't worry. The police and my people are on it. Matthew has been informed as well. Hattie will definitely

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

presumably, nobody would be more

Sophia returned from outside, she saw Lenora sitting in the living room.

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

developed a strong distaste for Isla at the moment, which inadvertently led to some resentment toward Harrietta, she still saw Harrietta as an innocent child. She didn't want anything bad to happen to her. "Have

"Yes."

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