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.

confidently. "Why should

spoken, she promptly shut

front of him and couldn't help but let

as he was about to turn to leave,

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

let you know that I'll be heading to Fairlake on a business trip in a few

"How long

"One week."

and the

hummed in acknowledgment and proceeded

Zachary was rendered speechless.

the hospital, Harrietta had to return to

soon as Harrietta arrived at school, her friends swarmed around her, curious about where she had been those past few days. Once

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

was the foreign old man whom she had seen

Lenora was in the midst of her dinner when she

incoming call displayed Delilah's

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

her heart and put down her

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 let me know!"

immediately hung

appetite, but considering the child in

a few minutes, she

about the situation from Delilah and understood why she was calling. He reassured her, saying, "Don't worry. Stay at home and

on her

know what to say in

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

Let me know when there's news," Lenora

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

finishing her

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

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

hour had passed since Delilah had

that point, it seemed unlikely that Harrietta would appear

but wonder where Harrietta would have gone

hour later, there was still

contain herself any longer, Lenora called Zachary. As soon as the call connected, she asked anxiously, "Any

yet." The voice on the

of 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

update,"

and presumably, nobody would be more

saw Lenora sitting in the living room. Out of curiosity, she asked what was wrong. Lenora replied

couch and said, "I'll wait with you. Hopefully, everything's okay with

distaste for Isla at the moment, which inadvertently led to some resentment toward Harrietta, she still saw Harrietta as

"Yes."