After an unknown amount of time...Charlotte, whose back was against the door, heard footsteps from behind her. She couldn’t see the person who had entered the room but felt a powerful aura like an ice mountain, crushing toward her as the footsteps drew closer and closer.“They couldn’t save Lory’s baby.”“I knew this would happen when I saw the huge amount of blood…”Sadness and disappointment intermingled in Charlotte’s limpid eyes.“This is all my fault. I have no excuse for this. It’s perfectly understandable for you to hate me now. I’ve been thinking about this ever since Lorraine was pushed out of the room. You’re a fair man, so I won’t make things difficult for you. I won’t ask for your protection just because I’m your wife. I’ll accept anything you want to do to me to avenge her.”“Is this your conclusion from standing here and staring into space for half an hour?”Zachary’s magnetic voice and charming breath gently brushed against the top of her head.She was shocked.
Jebediah held her hand.“Lory, she’s here.”Lorraine’s lackluster gaze was slightly invigorated when she saw Charlotte arrive at her bedside. She opened her lips weakly. “I want to speak to her alone. Please leave, all of you.”Jebediah grabbed her hand instead, holding it even tighter than ever. “Lory, you ended up suffering a lot the last time she was left alone with you. Why won’t you learn? I won’t let her hurt you. I’ll protect you. I’m not going anywhere.”Lorraine did not insist.Jebediah was well aware of her misdeeds anyway. There was no need to hide anything from Jebediah during her conversation with Charlotte.Jebediah turned his icy gaze toward the senior nurse who was cutting an apple for Lorraine. “Didn’t you hear what Lory said? Get out.”“Oh… Sure…” The nurse hurriedly dropped the knife and apple and left the ward.Charlotte was at the side of the bed. Her eyes filled with disdain. “You’ve asked Zachary to tell me to come over to speak with you, but I have a con
It took Charlotte some time to calm down before she found her voice. “My child… where… is he!?”Lorraine feigned silence. Jebediah went along with the play. “You asked the wrong question. You should be asking… ‘What do I have to do so I can get my kid back?’.”“What do you want me to do?” Charlotte questioned immediately.“You know what I want. All this whole, I’ve only ever wanted one thing,” said Lorraine in a quiet voice.Charlotte had already understood—Zachary!In the past, Lorraine had cracked her head and resorted to everything she could—everything she had done was just to reconcile with Zachary!As expected, Lorraine continued. “Simple, I want you to leave Zachary on your own and sign a written agreement that you won’t ever get involved with him.”Charlotte’s thoughts were jolted.Lorraine kept her eyes on her, her gaze increasingly piercing, as was her voice. “Charlotte Simmons, I’ll repeat what I said. You don’t truly love Zachary. You have an ulterior motive for bein
However, she did not feel the sting. Lorraine merely glared at Charlotte with her bulging eyes. She had not expected Charlotte to hit her so recklessly even though Jebediah was there to protect her!“Lorraine Larson, f*cking kill yourself!”Charlotte’s trembling lips pushed the words out in a stern tone. Lorraine had no shame! If Charlotte had not been lucky, she would have been pushed down the cliff and would have fallen to her death thanks to the hitmen sent by Lorraine. This woman was now threatening her by saying she would not show her mercy anymore?Since when had Lorraine been merciful to her? Lorraine had always taken extreme measures when it came to her!“Charlotte Simmons!”A man’s growl rumbled abruptly. A second later, Jebediah had blocked her path with his robust build. A strong large hand moved to grab her wrist.“You’ve put Lory through so much pain, yet you slapped her instead of apologizing? I want you to slap yourself in front of her right now!”Jebediah’s bello
“Give me a price.” Zachary’s clear, melodic voice rang faintly.Lorraine looked a little puzzled. “What do you mean, Zachary? What price are you asking me to name?”Zachary had an expressionless face and an apathetic gaze. “My wife lost her cool and went too hard on you, causing you to get hurt. As her husband, it’s my duty to compensate you on her behalf. How much do you want?”Zachary’s voice was flat, but Lorraine felt like thunderbolts were striking her ears. She stared at the face she had been longing for and found her voice after at least five seconds.“I see… You’re buying my silence with money! Sis caused trouble, and you’re worried that I’ll press charges on her, so you’re buying me with money!”Charlotte could not believe that Zachary was doing this either and shifted her gaze to the man, wishing to confirm it.There was a slight frown on Zachary’s face as dispassionate words tumbled out of his thin lips. “Disputes like this happen in the world every day. I don’t unders
Lorraine broke down completely. Grabbing the check, she tore it to pieces and threw them at Zachary’s face.“I don’t want your stupid money! You aren’t recompensing me. You’re insulting me!”Zachary’s sculpted face hardened into a glower.“Don’t get emotional. We agreed on this just now.”“Who did? You’re the only one who thought that I accepted your humiliation just so I could forgive her!” Lorraine screeched, her delicate face now twisted with scorn.“Zachary… Sob… Tell me… If sis and I switched places, if I were the one who hit her and made her lose her child, would you offer her money just to get her to forgive me?”“No,” Zachary answered without missing a beat.Not expecting the man to be so direct, Lorraine, who was heartbroken, jolted as though she had been struck in the head.Charlotte was stunned as well.Zachary! Did he not care about Lorraine the most? Logically speaking, he should be gentler and more tactful with his words, even if he wanted to draw a clear line wi
“Really?”As she looked at Zachary tearfully, this was the first time Lorraine was meeting his eyes with such iciness. In the past, she used to worry about her gaze not being tender enough when she looked at her dream man.“You’ve long abandoned me for her. You’ve fought me more than once. And in your eyes, I’ve stood against you for a long time. Isn’t me setting myself against you the outcome you wanted?”Zachary was actually at a loss for words. After a moment, he parted his petal-like lips.“I’ll hire the best lawyer in this world to defend her. You’ll be digging your own grave if you lose, and if you win, I’ll make sure to make arrangements in prison for her, so going to jail will feel like checking into a hotel.”“…” Lorraine choked up, feeling speechless. It took her some time to speak again.“Then you can wait for your wife to go to jail as though she’s checking into a hotel!”Zachary smirked before tugging Charlotte again to walk to the door without sparing Lorraine an
“Sir, milady!” Lucas was bursting with curiosity when he saw Zachary and Charlotte emerge from Lorraine’s room. He bounced toward them like a meteor.“He he… Miss Larson is as generous and magnanimous as an angel. Furthermore, you’re Mr. Connor’s wife and her sister, so I’m guessing she must have forgiven you, milady… Wait… Mm! Not only has she forgiven her, but she refused your offer for compensation too, sir. Am I correct?”Zachary couldn’t be bothered to answer him.Charlotte curled her lips. “You’re only half right, Luke.”“Huh?” Lucas’s handsome face displayed a hint of disappointment. “Sigh. We’re living in a realistic world. Ms. Larson may be perfect, but she needs to survive. It’s perfectly normal for her to accept Mr. Connor’s money.”Charlotte shook her head. “The other half of your guess was correct. She doesn’t want money, nor will she forgive me. She wants to send me to jail.”Lucas’s mouth was so wide that you could stuff an egg in it.Zachary placed Charlotte on t