She Got A Better Man

Chapter 169

"So, are you saying when you usually cooked for my sister and me, you always experimented?" Zach turned his head and questioned.

Skylar touched her hair awkwardly with a guilty expression and said, "It wasn't that exaggerated. I just kind of threw in a little bit of everything." Zach was rendered speechless.

Elvira couldn't hold back her laughter. She found her mother-in-law rather amusing, genuine, and adorable. Ever since marrying Zach, she felt like her luck had been on a roll, even with such an amazing mother-in-law.

After dinner, the three of them sat on the couch chatting. Thanks to Elvira's presence, even though Zach and his mother hadn't seen each other in years, the atmosphere wasn't awkward They all chatted happily.

Elvira and Skylar clicked with each other. Looking at her beautiful and charming mother-in-law, Elvira couldn't help but think Zach's father must have been blind to divorce such a wonderful woman and marry a scheming one. Suddenly, Zach's phone rang again. It was another call from Carmen. He glanced at the screen and frowned slightly.

Elvira noticed his hesitation and said, "If you've got something to do, go ahead. I'll keep Skylar company tonight, and we'll share a room together.

Elvira held Skylar's arm. She was fond of the comforting motherly vibe the latter gave off.

"Alright, I'll be back soon. You two, don't kick off the blankets in the middle of the night," Zach reminded them. With his mom and wife sharing a room, he figured it would be awkward to go back in later.

"Got it, now go!" Elvira waved him off.

Skylar watched her son leave, sensing something was off. Once he was gone, she turned to Elvira and asked, "What was that all about just now?"

Elvira hesitated for a moment before telling Skylar about Carmen. Skylar frowned as she listened. "Elvira, while I believe you can't completely control men, sometimes it's necessary to set some boundaries. I let Zach's father get away with too much back then." "Skylar, that's not it. That man didn't deserve someone as good as you. If Zach turned out to be a jerk, no amount of watching him would change that. I think letting things run their course is a better way to test someone's character," Elvira replied with a smile, unbothered by Zach visiting Carmen.

Besides, she had seen Carmen in person who looked pale and haggard as if she could collapse at any moment.

"As long as you know what you're doing. After all, she did save Zach's life. It's only fair he repays her in some way," Skylar said with a shrug.

hard to maintain her composure when

she had something to say but held back, while also glancing at Nina now and then. He asked, "Nina, would you mind getting me a bottle of water from the vending machine outside?" This was the first time Zach had voluntarily spoken

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do it?" Zach frowned

more than a minute, and Carmen wouldn't

phone, she shot Carmen a warning glare,

Carmen looked at Zach anxiously and handed him a

glass, feeling a small piece of paper discreetly slip into

almost immediately without buying water. She was

glass. He had put away the paper

is thirsty,"

you're thirsty, I can get water for you. Why bother Zach? Here, let me do it," Elvira said,

my water?"

Just as she finished, a nurse came in

who cast a subtle glance at Carmen before filling

of the bottle, and took a few sips. His handsome and effortlessly alluring demeanor made Nina's heart race. She became more determined to become his

and left. It wasn't until he was in his car that he unfolded the note Carmen had slipped him. There were a few words written on it. "Please save my daughter. She is in the Miller family's hands!" Zach's expression darkened instantly as he stared at the note. He pondered, 'Carmen has a daughter? And that child is being held by the

thought the Miller family genuinely

about Nina, he never imagined

asked him to go to

dare delay and went to

next morning, Zach woke up later than usual. Without Elvira in his arms, he found it nearly impossible to sleep, and

warmth and relaxation washed over him.

for a