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."

knew he was referring to Dewberry Manor. That was the place he had

will be back tomorrow, and we can discuss your

coldness flashed across Xavier's eyes. "I'm not divorced yet,

Shannon's heart sank.

the same, but her grip on the fork tightened. Yvette had been dead for years, so did it really matter

Xavier was about to leave, she

Xavier stopped.

said affectionately, "Xav, did I do something wrong? Why won't you accept me even now? I've waited for you for eight years, from the

good enough for you, so I worked hard. It took me so long

out to hug

voice. "Have I ever denied you any of the resources you've asked for

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have."

left, leaving

same time, Shannon came out. She

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

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

ridiculed Daphne, she

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