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 lived in ever since he had gotten married to Yvette. How

be back tomorrow, and we

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

Shannon's heart sank.

on the fork tightened. Yvette had been dead for years, so did it really matter if they were

was about to leave, she

Xavier stopped.

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

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

she spoke, she reached out to hug Xavier, but he

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

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have."

into his car and left,

same time, Shannon came

give birth to the Lane

even want to lay a finger on you. At least Yvette managed to get

had already left. After Shannon ridiculed

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