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Chapter 249

Author: Summer Knowles
Was it because of the person he picked up from the airport? Who was that person?

“Sasa, I had something very important to handle that day, so I missed your calls,” Zachary explained.

Sarah gave him a faint smile. “Something very important? What was it?”

“A friend returned from abroad,” he replied.

“Who is this friend? Who were you with?” Sarah pushed herself up slightly, confusion clear in her eyes.

Zachary hesitated before saying, “Our families have known each other for generations. I’m sorry. If I’d known this would happen, I would have—”

“Would have what? Been more careful? Spent less time with your childhood sweetheart? I get it. You can leave now.” Sarah’s gaze turned icy, her tone cutting.

It all made sense now. James had been like this, and Zachary was no different.

No wonder Melvin had always warned her that Zachary wasn’t trustworthy and had told her to stay away. Now, she realized she had been blind to the truth.

Maybe Melvin had known about Zachary’s childhood sweet
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