She Got A Better Man

Chapter 7

Zach returned to his room to find it transformed with tasteful touches: three new paintings, a few potted plants, and curtains in an elegant shade.

It all brought him a deep sense of satisfaction, especially knowing Elvira hadn't broken the bank to do it. It hit him then, all he ever craved was the warmth of a simple, cozy home.

A flash of anger crossed Zach's eyes as memories surfaced. He closed his eyes, reopening them to a depth unreadable, shielding his emotions from the world.

As for Elvira, Zach felt he needed more time to figure her out, especially since nothing turned him off more than vanity.

found out she cozied up to Tracy just because of the Gilbert family, Elvira would never hear the end of it.

If Zach ever f

Embarrassed beyond belief, Elvira didn't venture out of her room after the day's fiasco. Drained from the day, she crashed after a quick shower.

The next morning. Elvira was up early, planning to whip up breakfast just for herself. Remembering Zach's help, she decided to make an extra portion for him.

Zach strolled in from his morning run to find Elvira bustling in the kitchen, looking effortlessly beautiful in a casual white outfit and a lilac apron, her hair tied back in a practical ponytail. Her profile in the morning light was simply breathtaking Hearing him, Elvira turned and cheerfully suggested, "Back already? Go freshen up, and I'll have breakfast ready. Bet you didn't know I could cook"

Zach headed off without a word.

Dressed in clean clothes, Zach sat down to the noodles Elvira had prepared. They ate in silence, the delicious meal speaking: volumes.

to something one would find in a high-end restaurant. These could give a

phone rang. She picked up instantly, her tone laced with

me. Get over here and take me to

fork in a panic and bolted, smacking her leg against the chair

inquired, "What's the big

need to rush him to the hospital," she blurted out,

family have a driver?" Zach reminded

but my stepmother dislikes us. She might let my brother suffer more." Elvira didn't pause to delve into the messy family dynamics, just grabbed her bag and dashed. Seeing her desperation, Zach stood and casually offered, "I'm

yet frantic, Elvira didn't bother with

at the Willis mansion, Elvira hastily thanked Zach before bolting

didn't leave, figuring he might come in handy if

room. Marsh was

eyes followed Elvira as she stepped out of a pretty basic car, a

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some loser.

Zach eyed the Willis mansion one more time before calling Elvira. "Do you need me to

ahead to work," she replied, ending the call

are you always on my case? No one else gives a

shot back, T'm trying to help you,

shook with anger, thinking to herself, 'Marsh is a piece of work. Thirteen and he has got no sense, scheming with the Willis family against me Vincent pointed at her accusingly. "Who the hell did you marry,