Chapter 42

Upon hearing her words, Zachary felt like his dignity was at stake.

After finishing his bath and changing clothes, he immediately went to his room.

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Meanwhile, at Lane Mansion, Xavier received a message from the bodyguard saying that after Yvette had finished eating at the restaurant, she had returned to the mansion.

Both Daphne and Shannon noticed his absent-mindedness.

"Daph, since you're here today, why not stay the night? Luke will be back tomorrow. He wants to see you," Shannon suggested.

Xavier's father, Luke Lane, was a womanizer. He was rarely home, despite being middle-aged now.

Daphne nodded shyly. "Sure."

Xavier was indifferent to their conversation. He ate a few bites and left the dining table.

"Xav, where are you going?" Shannon asked in confusion.

"Home."

the place he had lived

over tonight. Luke will be back tomorrow, and we

across Xavier's eyes. "I'm not divorced yet, so what marriage are you

Shannon's heart sank.

expression remained the same, but her grip on the fork tightened. Yvette had been dead for years, so did it really matter if they were divorced

Xavier was about to leave, she followed

Xavier stopped.

do something wrong? Why won't you accept me even now? I've waited for you for eight years,

I worked hard. It took

to hug Xavier, but he

stood frozen in place. Then, she heard his cold voice. "Have I ever denied you any of the resources you've asked for over years? Be

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have."

and left, leaving Daphne alone in

the same time, Shannon came out. She

relentlessly, "Four years ago, you came to me with a health report, saying you could give birth to the Lane family's first grandson within a year. That's why I allowed a mere actress like

had a child, but Xav doesn't even want to lay a finger on you. At least Yvette managed

left. After Shannon ridiculed Daphne, she didn't

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