‘Since I’ve agreed to marry Garrison, I must never go back on my own words! I must completely sever my relationship with Zachary today so that I won’t feel any impulses or entanglements that I shouldn’t be feeling from today onward!’“No! No, I haven’t!” Sotiria shook her head decisively as she stared directly at Zachary’s frigid eyes courageously. Although her heart was dripping blood deep down, she acted indifferently, just like a merciless assassin on the surface. “Speaking of my reaction when I see you. You’re a regal, handsome, and charming man, Mr. Connor. Any woman who approaches you will react to those traits subconsciously. Such reactions are purely physiological and have nothing to do with how I feel.”Zachary’s dark and thick eyebrows were slightly creased.Sotiria ignored his reaction and continued to say indifferently, “Mr. Connor, don’t blame me for speaking too bluntly. I really don’t have any feelings for you. Although you’re an excellent man, you’re not my type at a
The doctor thought Jebediah was Zachary and answered respectfully, “Mr. Connor, thanks to you, you sent your fiancée here just in time for the rescue procedure. Although the stab was deep, it did not hurt her vital organs. Therefore, Ms. Larson will be fine as long as the wound isn’t infected. She’ll need to stay in the hospital for further observations and should be able to go home in a few days.”The doctor had already told Jebediah long before he arrived at the hospital that Lorraine’s injury was not serious, and Jebediah was even more relieved now.He followed the hospital bed and walked toward the ward together.Sotiria supported Garrison behind Jebediah.At this time, a familiar voice came from behind Sotiria. “Ms. Green, can I have a moment with you?”Sotiria looked back and saw Lucas standing at the elevator entrance. His golden, curly hair and the two oversized earrings hanging on his ears were particularly conspicuous.She knew that Lucas must be here to talk to her abo
If Lucas had not said this to her, she would have never thought that she, a woman who was notorious for her promiscuity, could actually revive Zachary.“I know that Zachary tackling a married woman isn’t morally acceptable, but I still supported him. Not only because I felt that he had come back to life when he was pursuing you, more importantly, I know very well that the cold-hearted Second Master would only disregard his reputation and influence when he’s really in love...”Lucas looked at Sotiria angrily and continued. “But what about you? What have you done? You’ve killed Second Master’s will. And once that part of him is dead, he’ll go back to the condition that he was in before he met you. How can you be so cruel to Second Master?”Sotiria felt an indescribable dejection and pursed her lips apologetically. “Luke, I know that what I did is a little cruel to your Second Master. But I’m sorry, that’s the only thing that I can do.”She then turned around and was about to leave af
The two nurses chatted with each other happily as they walked away.Sotiria had no idea why but she felt a stuffy sensation in her chest when she heard that Lorraine and Zachary were going to get married. She decided not to visit Garrison anymore. She turned around and walked outside to get some fresh air. There was a garden behind the inpatient building.It was the flowering season. Birds were chirping happily, and the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers.Just when Sotiria was walking in the garden, she suddenly heard someone giggling. She turned around and saw a young lady was pointing at a Magnolia tree not far away. “D*mn! How can he be so hot and handsome while both of them are men? I really want to throw myself on him! No! Not only do I want to throw myself on him, but I also want to bring him home and sleep with him!”Another girl laughed and said, “Anna, how can you still have so much energy although you’re so sick? Besides, don’t forget that you’re married. Ar
Lorraine pressed her delicate face on his chest and continued softly. “Zach, I know you’re a person who values relationships above everything. I know you can never forget Carlie. However, this is the reason I fell helplessly in love with you. I won’t ask you to forget Carlie. I just want to be with you, and I won’t mind it even if you keep thinking about her. From now on, I will love you wholeheartedly. I will do everything I can to warm your broken heart.”Zachary still did not make any response. He looked like a human outside, but his soul on the inside was long gone.Pulling her hand, Lorraine continued. “Zach, Jebediah told me that you would get the marriage license with me after I get discharged from the hospital, but I can’t wait any longer. I want to be legally married to you right away, so let’s go get the license now, okay?”Only then did Zachary open his thin lips and replied in a plain voice, “Whatever you like.”“Then, let’s go now!”Lorraine impatiently took Zachary’s
Sotiria shook her head profusely. “I’m good! You guys can go yourself.”“Well, since you don’t want to go, I won’t force you, then. Let’s go, Zach,” Lorraine said as she tugged at Zachary’s hand. However, just when they took one step forward, she suddenly turned around and smiled mysteriously at Sotiria. “Tiria, are you not going to congratulate me?” Sotiria pulled the corner of her lips up with difficulty and said, “Happy marriage…”The smile on Lorraine’s broadened. “Thank you!”Ever since Lorraine had learned that Sotiria was Charlotte, her eyes would be filled with a strange light, but Sotiria had never noticed it before because her attention was always on Zachary. However, from the moment Zachary came up to her with Lorraine until he walked away, he had not said a single word to her, nor had he looked at her. Besides, she also felt that Zachary was giving off a different vibe. He was no longer the indifferent, noble, and domineering king he used to be. He seemed more li
Garrison hastily let go of Sotiria’s hand, and his gaze turned cold as he turned to look at Jordan.“Come in.”“Okay.” Jordan stroked her black-rimmed glasses as she walked into the ward and said, “I came right away after your call. I’ve finished the discharge formalities, and the doctor said you can go home now.”Garrison nodded indifferently.Jordan came up to Sotiria and studied her tear-stained face meticulously. “Tiria, I’ve heard about the marriage between Mr. Connor and Lorraine. If you feel like crying, then cry it out. Keeping everything inside will affect your mental health.”Sotiria lifted her brows and acted as if she did not care about it.“What are you talking about, Jordan? What does it have to do with me if they are getting married? Why do I have to cry?”“Tiria…” Jordan patted Sotiria’s shoulder comfortingly. “Alright, then! Their marriage is none of our business. We don’t care about them, and we definitely won’t cry for them!”The three of them then left the h
“Garrison? Can’t you see that my followers are taking pictures of me? Where are you taking me to?“Garrison, let go of me!“Garrison…”Lorraine struggled with all her might, yet she could not break herself free from Garrison’s grip. Garrison grabbed her wrist tightly, pulling her into the city hall.Lorraine’s followers all dared not to stop Garrison when they saw the grim expression on his face.Zachary looked indifferently as Garrison and Lorraine walked further and further away, as if this scene had nothing to do with him.Thump!Garrison kicked open the door of the city hall, startling the group of staff who were talking and drinking coffee inside. One of them even dropped his glass on the floor, releasing a loud “clink” into the air as it smashed into two pieces.After roughly two seconds, a male staff member stood up discontentedly and snarled, “Hey! What the hell is wrong with you? Here is our working space! Who gave you the permission to barge in like this? Get the hell