‘See! The famous Zachary Connor is nothing more than a highly skilled drama king! Who says lying is beneath him? He’s fed his own mother lies just to cover up his affair with Lorraine. He hates touching me and certainly won’t let me carry his child, yet he’s made an open promise to his mother in front of so many people and has asked her not to worry about it!’At that moment, unbeknownst to everyone else, a hint of panic flashed across Lorraine’s pretty, limpid eyes. Charlotte’s disdain for Zachary was gradually increasing, so she refused to even look at him when she arrived at the ward. She handed the baby to Annalita, then turned around and left.“Since you’re here, Mrs. Connor, don’t you have anything to say to Second Master?” Lucas was feeling extremely resentful.Charlotte stopped. She kept the back of her obstinate body firmly against Zachary, who was on the bed.“Thank you.”“What?” The size of Lucas’s gaping mouth was big enough to stuff an egg.Zachary furrowed his sha
Charlotte returned to the Divine Sanctuary District.She headed to her room and found the luggage that she had used to carry her things when she had first moved in. She packed her belongings—the ones she could not use for the time being—into the bag.Zachary had assured Annalita that he would impregnate her in a month, but Zachary would never really allow her to carry his child, so she had a feeling that Zachary would have her thrown out in a month.She had to make preparations to leave this place.“Do you need my help, madam?”Henry Martine, the butler, asked from outside the door.Charlotte shook her head. “Thank you, but I’m perfectly fine.”“Then may I have some of your time? Will you come with me and have a look at Mr. Connor’s and your honeymoon suite?”Charlotte, who had been focused on arranging her things, immediately turned her gaze toward Henry when she heard this.“Am I hearing this right? You’re asking me to have a look at Zachary’s and my… honeymoon suite?”“Pre
Charlotte remained standing on the red carpet for more than an hour, not moving an inch.She kept trying to recall Zachary’s every move from when she and Zachary had met Lorraine at the karaoke lounge to the moment she had walked away from Zachary at the hospital.Something just didn’t add up.However, she just couldn’t figure it out!‘No! I need to figure things between Zachary and me out! I’ll ask him when he arrives home and get to the bottom of this!’She wanted to ask him straight-up why he continued to create misunderstandings between them. He had already made up his mind to sever ties with Lorraine, yet he treated her with such sweetness behind her back, hugging her, kissing her, and having sex with her in the car…She needed to ask him if he had organized this wedding for her sincerely or to pacify Annalita. Was it for Annalita’s viewing pleasure?Charlotte walked down two flights of stairs as she made a decision and arrived at the living room on the first floor. Then, s
“Luke, Zachary’s car exploded. Is he at the hospital? Is he hurt?” Charlotte immediately asked.Lucas, who was standing next to Charlotte’s bed, fiddled with his large earring. “Second Master isn’t at the hospital, milady. He… He’s…”Lucas stared at Charlotte’s anxious face, afraid of shocking her into another fainting spell. He couldn’t bear to say anything else.Charlotte grew increasingly more anxious at the sight of Lucas’s reaction. “Where is he? Luke, you always have a lot to say, don’t you? Say something!”Lucas’s eyes were filled with anxiety and reluctance. “I could tell you, but you have to promise to stay calm no matter what I say. Do not faint.”Charlotte, who was close to fainting from anxiety, replied, “Okay, tell me.”“First, take three deep breaths,” Lucas said.Charlotte was panicked and helpless. She had no choice but to follow Lucas’s instructions.Lucas watched as she took three deep breaths, then pointed behind him. “Second Master is here.”‘What? Is Zacha
Suddenly, she was hit by a wave of regret. She had been so cold and merciless to Zachary during his last moments.Now, as she recalled her last memories with him, she felt greatly indebted to Zachary. Despite his accidental mistake, she should have been benevolent enough to forgive him… Besides, he had given her flowers and nearly lost his life after being hit by a truck just to save her. She shouldn’t have been so petty, held onto his past mistakes, and refused to let go…‘But Zachary is gone!’This would be a point of regret that would stay with her forever!Charlotte, who was consumed by her sorrow, did not hear the footsteps behind her.“Are you alright?”The voice she heard felt like an icy wind coming from the top of a frosty mountain, yet it was sublime and melodious, a refreshing sound to its core. Charlotte wondered if she was hearing things.However, the voice spoke again.“I think I should apologize.”Then, he placed a hand on her shoulder.Charlotte whirled arou
“You stop right there!” The answer was so important to Charlotte that she lost her usual composure and grasped his right arm with both hands. “Is the answer to this question so unspeakable to you? Why won’t you answer me?”A trace of helplessness flashed in Zachary’s captivating yet indifferent eyes. “Your sanguinity and cheer have exceeded my imagination.”“What are you talking about?” Charlotte’s teary cheeks were slightly distorted.“You were still weeping your eyes out a minute ago, and your mood is exuberant enough to joke with others a minute later. You’re the only person I’ve ever met who possesses such a personality.” Zachary’s unconcerned voice sounded from afar.Charlotte was left speechless, and her eyes were on the brink of popping out.The curve of Zachary’s lips was so perfect that no one would be able to take their eyes off them, and his lips now rose skittishly.“I told Henry to explain this to you very clearly, so you should know that I’m preparing for our wedding. Do
Charlotte, who was very restless, did not realize it, but the gaze of the Zachary in front of her had already turned into a glacial abyss. “It turns out that my aunt and uncle have come, Carlie. Allow me to introduce my uncle to you. He’s our youngest uncle, Jebediah Valentine.”“What...” Charlotte recovered from her trance as if she had just woken up from a dream. Her eyes still looked horrified and stupefied as she stared at Jebediah.“It turns out that you’re Zachary’s youngest... He he... Nice to meet you, Uncle.”Jebediah smiled indifferently. “Hey there, my dear niece-in-law.”Charlotte’s heart thumped against her chest over and over again. She knew that as a junior in the family, it was impolite of her to keep staring at an elder when meeting him for the first time, but her eyes seemed attracted to Jebediah. She just could not take them off him.‘People say like uncle, like nephew! However, the resemblance between Zachary and Jebediah is uncanny.’They were close age-wise,
Unexpectedly, Zachary’s uncle had jumped straight to the point, and Charlotte’s heart skipped a beat.However, she felt relieved instantly, as the inevitable would eventually arrive.She had decided to confront Zachary before this. Even if Jebediah and Lorraine had not suddenly appeared, she would have reached a moment of truth with Zachary. Now that Jebediah had helped her by listing out the ugly facts and saved her from facing the wrath of the devil, wouldn’t the outcome be better?‘But what would Zachary’s answer be?’As she was staring at Zachary, Charlotte was nervous, and her breathing was so heavy that she felt suffocated.Lorraine was also glancing at Zachary. Her teeth, which were as white as porcelain, were biting into the flesh of her lower lip.“Hah.” Zachary chuckled indifferently. “Even my mother hasn’t interfered with my wedding so forcefully. Uncle, are you telling me that you think you’re qualified to help me decide what I should do with my marriage?”Jebediah’s