Chapter 365

"Don't get too smug just yet. I really misjudged you. I thought you were weak, but it turns out you're incredibly cunning," Lucy said with a bitter laugh, her voice filled with self-mockery.

Charlotte covered her mouth and chuckled softly. She slowly stood up, her tone casual as she said, "Lucy, I'll be leaving now."

"Don't you dare leave!" Lucy screamed desperately.

But Charlotte had already turned and walked out, leaving Lucy alone in her despair.

Time ticked by, and on the third day after Sarah woke up, she was discharged from the hospital.

Back at the Sanders family home, Auntie Marianne had prepared a feast to help Sarah regain her strength.

At the dinner table, Melvin was glued to his tablet, his brow furrowed as if preoccupied with something important.

"What's going on?" Sarah asked, her curiosity piqued.

"There's a piece of land I've been eyeing Crystal Bay. If we can secure it, it'll be

a huge profit. But the current owner might not sell it to just anyone," Melvin replied, his tone heavy with concern.

much about real estate, so she simply listened quietly,

day, as she stepped out of the school gates after work, Sarah ran into

"Sarah!" he called out.

is there something you need? If not, I'll be on my way,"


we talk?" Zachary's voice softened,

back to

Sarah said, her voice steady but firm. Zachary looked into her clear, determined eyes. He couldn't bring himself to say no. After a

no half-truths. You have to answer honestly," she

anticipate her line of questioning but still nodded. "I promise.

exactly have you been hiding from me? That photo of me with Mia-don't tell me

words came out. He swallowed hard a few times before finally saying, "I can't tell you.

pressed, her frustration

name

let out a bitter laugh. "Let me guess-it's not the right time

Zachary whispered, his voice full of

disorientation. She had hoped for a different answer, but his single-word response left her

her mouth a few times to speak, but no words came out. Turning her gaze away from Zachary, she said, "Fine. If you don't want to

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