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Chapter 231

Zara was biting her lip, trying not to cry. The more upset she was, the harder it was for her to speak up. Her heart was pounding with anger.Yosef thought she looked better like this, all fired up instead of her usual cool self. He leaned in to give her a kiss and whispered, "Don't fight it, sweetheart."His kiss tasted like cinnamon, like a cozy room with a fireplace in the middle of winter. It should have been comforting, but Zara did not want any of his fake sweetness. She snapped, "Don't say that! You're disgusting!"Yosef was not one for chit-chat, especially not now.The phone on the floor, however, would not stop ringing. Yosef rolled his eyes, thinking Stanley must be out of his mind to keep calling.Zara felt a pang of worry. If it was Stanley, he would not call again and again—not when he knew she was with Yosef. He would not want to make her feel worse by reminding her that he was aware of her humiliation.Stanley would not pile on to her embarrassment.Yet the phone
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Chapter 232

The moment Charvi arrived with the clothes, Zara changed in a flash, not even bothering to avoid Yosef. She flung open the door, dashed down the stairs, and raced out of the hotel. Night had fallen. She hurried along, pulling out her phone to book a flight. The earliest one would leave in an hour and a half, but the airport was an hour away. Zara took a deep breath to calm herself, booked her flight, and called for a ride. It was the evening peak hour, and there were over 30 people ahead of her in line. She could not even flag down a taxi. She stood alone on the sidewalk of an unfamiliar city, the darkness heavy around her. The neon glow from the shops lit up her confused face. Right then, a car stopped right in front of her. "Get in," Yosef said. At that moment, Zara did not think twice and hopped into the car. They zoomed off toward the airport. Yosef glanced at her clenched jaw and asked, "What's wrong with your dad?" Without pausing, Zara blurted out, "Don't talk to me!
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Chapter 233

Zara was taken aback and did not want to impose. "That's okay. My place isn't far from the law firm. A half-hour cab ride and I'm home.""You've been away on a trip, haven't you? Cecil has gone home, and your apartment has been left vacant for so long. It won't be suitable for you to stay there," Shelby explained. "Come stay with me tonight. It'll be easier to go to the hospital together in the morning."Zara hesitated. Shelby and Harper were married. Would it be awkward to stay at Shelby's place?Shelby noticed Zara's hesitation, paused, and said plainly, "I had an argument with my husband and haven't gone home. I'm staying at my own place, alone."With that, Zara stopped making excuses. They left the law office together and walked to Shelby's neighborhood, which was just ten minutes away.After a warm bath and changing into pajamas Shelby lent her, Zara could finally lie down to rest. Thoughts of Trevor weighed heavily on her, making it hard to sleep. She tossed and turned unt
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Chapter 234

Zara had more questions about Crich. However, the guard was ushering her out, "Visitation time's up. All family members need to leave now."With no other option, Zara held back her questions, stood up, and reassured Trevor, "I'll talk to the lawyer about what to do next. You just take care of yourself and don't worry. "Everything's fine at home. We're all waiting for you to come back and be with us again."Trevor nodded, his voice a soft echo, "As long as you're all okay, that's good. That's good..."Zara stepped out of the ward to find Shelby waiting for her.Direct as always, Shelby reported, "I checked with the prison staff. Witnesses say Crich started the trouble with your dad. Nevertheless, they both ended up fighting, so they're both getting punished.""What's the punishment?""Seven days in solitary."This meant Trevor's time behind bars would be a bit longer.Considering the circumstances, it could be worse. A serious offense might have led to a court case and a longe
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Chapter 235

Shelby picked up the call, listened for a moment, and then said, "Got it. Have them wait in the reception room. I'll be right there."Zara noticed Shelby was busy and did not want to keep her waiting. "I can head back on my own. My phone's battery is dead, though. The hospital should have a charging station. Can you help me find one?""Sure," Shelby replied with a smile. "The charging stations are usually at the front desk. Let's head there."After quickly finishing her meal, Zara and Shelby made their way to the front desk. As they walked, Zara said, "I need to come up with a story to tell my mom about why Dad's release from jail is delayed by a week. "She can't find out he was in a fight, especially while she's still in the hospital."Shelby nodded in agreement. "You're right. We can't tell her the truth."The sky was gloomy that day, with heavy gray clouds and a sharp winter chill in the air.Zara gazed at the horizon, shuddering slightly. She murmured, "If she finds out, it
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Chapter 236

For a second, Cheryl's attention had drifted to the thunder, but the doctor's sharp words pulled her back.She mumbled, "But isn't an artificial heart risky…"With Sharon's life on the line, risks had seemed less important.Even Zara had doubts about the artificial heart. Could Cheryl make this choice on her own?If they went ahead and Sharon did not make it, would Zara help pay for all the costs, including the machine and surgery? Thoughts swirled in Cheryl's head. The beeping alarm in the ward hit her like a drum.She tried to call Zara again, only to find her phone was still off.The doctor urged her, "We need a decision now. We can't wait any longer!"Cheryl was at a loss. She truly did not know what to do.All her life, she had followed the rules. She went to school, made friends, fell in love, got married, and had kids. She did everything according to her parents, husband, and everyone else. She had never made a big decision on her own.Now, faced with a huge choice, s
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Macy explained, "You know when your dad got into trouble at the hospital, Ethan stepped in to help, right? Some folks noticed his concern, so they dropped by to share info. Sort of like doing us a favor."She glanced around and suggested, "We shouldn't chat here and get in the way. Let's head to that coffee shop across the hospital."Zara nodded in agreement, "Sounds good."Upon stepping out of the hospital, Zara noticed the rain.Macy's driver popped open an umbrella for them. Zara took it, saying, "Allow me."She held the umbrella over both Macy and herself as they made their way to the coffee shop.Yosef, arriving at the hospital entrance, caught this moment.His eyes were deep and frosty.The coffee shop was nearly empty that morning. They chose a seat by the window, and the waiter came with menus. "Hi, what can I get you?"Macy smiled at Zara. "You can order."Zara ordered, "One flat white and a mocha, please.""Coming right up," said the waiter.Macy said softly, "You
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As expected, Macy continued, "Faye is due in three months, and we'd like to keep it under wraps until the baby is born. So, we're hoping you can keep this secret for me, just for a little while."Zara set down the phone, lifted her mocha, and took a sip.The coffee's tartness clashed with the sweet cream, making each sip feel a bit off.Zara gulped down her coffee, took a deep breath, and turned to Macy with a heartfelt plea. "Mrs. Webb, my friend didn't mean to snoop around that woman's business. She was just being nosy, you know… Asking without thinking. "She didn't spread any rumors. She knows better than that. If she has upset you or the woman in any way, I'm really sorry. I hope you won't hold it against her."Macy's smile was warm, "Oh, Zara, why would I be upset with her? She's your friend. I just don't want everyone talking about Faye's baby just yet..."Zara nodded wisely. "I don't know a thing, so my lips are sealed."Macy's smile grew. "You've got a lot on your plate
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Chapter 239

Zara's face was a mix of emotions when she saw him.Yosef's voice was chilly. "You already knew you'd feel guilty for meeting her without telling me."Zara took a moment and then put on a calm expression, asking, "Why should I feel guilty?"Yosef pushed aside Macy's coffee cup and inquired, "What did you two talk about?""Do I have to tell you everything?" Zara glanced at him, annoyed. She continued trying to turn on her phone, thinking she would give it a few more tries before getting it fixed.Yosef made a guess about why she had met up with Macy."Is it about your dad's fight? Are they going to make his sentence longer? Did you ask her to help get him out of trouble?"Zara's phone still would not turn on, even with the charger plugged in.As the rain poured down harder outside, Zara felt like everything was a mess. She seemed to have missed something important in all the confusion. Her mood suddenly turned gloomy.She gave up, got up, and walked away.She would not bother
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Chapter 240

Sharon's surgery was over, and she was in the ICU. Zara raced to the floor where the intensive care unit was.Family members could not go into the ICU, so Cheryl and her husband, Troy, just sat on the chairs outside while waiting. When Zara saw them, she dashed over. "Cheryl!"Cheryl's face was streaked with tears. She grabbed Zara, shaking her. "Why didn't you pick up the phone?! Why didn't you pick up the phone?!"Zara stumbled back, her voice getting caught in her throat. "I didn't mean to... What's wrong with mom?"Cheryl's cries intensified, which made it hard for Zara to breathe. She was already tired from worrying about Trevor last night, and now, her head was pounding.Troy could not make his wife feel better, so he led Zara to the ward's door.Looking through the glass, Zara saw her mom with tubes all over and machines beeping by her bed. She wore an oxygen mask with a mist on it, showing she was still fighting for life.Zara could not believe it.How could this have h
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