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Chapter 816

Author: Lean
Nina truly didn’t expect Zachary to visit her ward.

However, she soon managed to pull a hint of mockery from within.

For Jane, Zachary was willing to do anything.

“Zachary, I don’t want to hold a wedding with you.”

Zachary was peeling an apple, the knife dancing between his long fingers, leaving a vivid pattern on the fruit.

Upon hearing this, the man didn’t even look up.

His expression remained calm, focused solely on the apple.

Nina could only see a girl-like face.

But she didn’t care what he was carving, nor did she want to know.

“I know you want me to be a shield to protect Jane, but I don’t want that.”

Zachary set the apple down on the side table, his pale fingers still gripping the fruit knife.

A slight movement caused the blade to gleam coldly.

“What’s wrong? Weren’t you the one who would do whatever it takes to marry me?”

Zachary’s lips barely curved into a faint smile. “Marrying me always comes at a painful cost. Unfortunately, it’s too late for you to realize thi
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