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, finished her meal, and went

day, as she stepped out of the school gates after work, Sarah ran into Zachary. She instinctively tried

"Sarah!" he called out.

need? If not, I'll be on


Zachary's voice

turned back to face

questions. Can I ask you?" Sarah said, her voice steady but firm. Zachary looked into her clear, determined eyes.

have to answer

seemed to anticipate her line of questioning but still nodded. "I

you been hiding from me? That photo of me

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

pressed, her

her name softly, almost like a

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

whispered, his voice full of

hoped for a different answer, but his single-word response

her gaze away from Zachary, she

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