Chapter 539 Reputation Matters More Than the Truth

Even though Joey had never thought of being with Zachary, she didn't want him to die, either.

Hearing Joey's words, Zachary felt a bit disappointed.

"Alright, go ahead. I need to rest for a while," Zachary said with obvious sadness in his voice.

Joey comforted him a little and then hung up the phone.

It was a chilly night.

Zachary sat by the window as he looked at his phone and smiled bitterly.

It might have been better not to come back. Even after giving it his all, he still couldn't win Joey's heart.

When Monica came in with broth, she saw his defeated look and knew it was because of Joey.

"Since things have come this far, focus on your recovery first. After that, you can go to Imperia and treat her well every day. Let's see if she will be moved or not," Monica said after putting the broth on the small dining table with a stern face.

"She'll get annoyed," Zachary said in a voice full of concern.

"It's because you're over-concerned that you haven't achieved anything. Didn't