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.

one would find in

meal, Elvira's phone rang. She picked up instantly, her tone laced with

came through. "My stomach is killing me. Get

fork in a

distress, Zach inquired, "What's

is in pain. I need to rush him to the hospital," she blurted out, barely containing her

family have a

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

bother with formalities and took Zach's

mansion, Elvira hastily thanked Zach before

might come in handy if

the Willises chilling in the living room.

pretty basic car, a smug smile crossing her face, thinking

1/2

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some loser.

for work, Zach eyed the Willis mansion one more time before

work," she replied, ending the call

exploded. "Give me my damn phone! Why the hell are you always on my

T'm trying to help you, for

stand you!" Marsh retorted, reclaiming his phone and storming off. "Marsh!" Elvira 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