Chapter 128 Just Divorce Him
Chapter 128 Just Divorce Him
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Consistent with past practice, they would have their lunch at the Fuller residence before setting off to the cemetery on the outskirts.
Lunch was a feast, and the atmosphere at the dining table was a joyous one.
Ryan’s childish remarks would often leave everyone at the table roaring with laughter.
Watching Ryan’s adorable demeanor triggered a hint of amusement within Lenora’s usually cool
gaze.
She wondered what her unborn child would look like, hoping it would be as adorable and carefree as Ryan.
Across the dining table, Zachary was slightly spellbound when he saw the serene smile on Lenora’s face.
Upon accidentally meeting Zachary’s gaze, Lenora froze. Subtly, she put down her fork and excused herself to the bathroom.
After she had dried her hands, she emerged from the bathroom to find a figure standing at the door.
He was clad in a dark grey trench coat, a shirt, trousers, and leather shoes. Viewed from behind, he towered over her.
Lenora paused in her tracks.
Had it not been for the half–smoked cigarette in this man’s hand, she might have mistaken him for Zachary, as Zachary didn’t smoke.
Hearing the footsteps behind him, Johanne glanced over his shoulder.
“Johanne,” Lenora greeted with a smile, “sneaking out for a smoke?”
Johanne chuckled helplessly as he extinguished his cigarette. “Mallory doesn’t allow me to smoke at home.”
“She’s just concerned about your health.”
“I know, I only smoke one occasionally. Don’t tell her.”
“Alright, I’ll pretend I didn’t see anything.” Johanne and his wife were deeply in love, and Lenora didn’t want to interfere in their relationship. “I’ll be heading out first then.”
“Wait!” Johanne called out to Lenora.
“Johanne” Lenora asked as she stopped in her tracks, “Is there anything else?”
I’ve also seen the recent news on the internet.”
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“I know it’s not your fault and Zack is to blame. Did he mention how he plans to deal with this? Is he still in touch with Susanna?”
Lenora fell silent, unsure of how to respond.
She had a habit of keeping her worries to herself. Even during her past disagreements with Zachary, she never complained or criticized him in front of their elders. Instead, she chose to share only the good news and not the bad in an effort to not ruin Zachary’s relationship with his grandparents.
“You don’t have to hold anything back, just tell me the truth. Otherwise, I can find out myself,” Johanne said in a serious tone.
Lenora furrowed her brows, speaking in a nonchalant tone. “He had just visited Susanna a few days ago.”
“I knew it!” Johanne sighed. “Don’t be fooled by Zack’s cold demeanor. In reality, he harbors many within his heart and is prone to feelings of guilt and being soft–hearted”
Lenora couldn’t help but snigger to herself.
things
He’s not easily guilt–ridden or soft–hearted. It clearly is because of Susanna’s place in his heart. He has neber shown me any tenderness.
From Lenora’s indifferent demeanor, Johanne noticed her discontent. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke again. “You should know that Zack and 1 share the same father but different mothers.”
Lenora paused for a moment, then gently nodd
“When my father brought him home, he was only a year old and I was five. Even at that age, I could discern his status from the grown–ups‘ attitudes. I didn’t like him back then because my parents would often fight because of him, disrupting the harmony we once had…”
Lenora had heard bits and pieces about this. Later, Ronald and his wife tragically died in a car accident. According to the traffic surveillance footage from that time, it appeared that their intense argument and struggle over the steering wheel had led to the fatal crash.
Witnesses had spotted them at the previous service area, claiming. “They were arguing then, seemingly over the man having an affair and even fathering a child.
Lenora suddenly understood something.
In society, illegitimate children were often looked down upon.
Some children, precisely because they were mature enough to understand the implications of being the third party, would increasingly feel inferior, believing they shouldn’t even exist.
Even though Zachary was born into the wealthy Fuller family and had his grandfather’s protection, he still had to socialize and go to school. He encountered all sorts of people in his life, and there were always those who would bring up his background and mock his origins.
Although he has received a formal education, could it be that deep down, he harbors thoughts of his underserved existence despite not showing it? Johanne and his wife had a car accident because of their argument, and Zachary can’t help but shoulder all the blame. He must feel as if he had indirectly caused their deaths, leaving Johanne parentless overnight
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Johanne’s following words confirmed her thoughts.
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“Back then, I couldn’t come to terms with the death of my parents. I blarned everything on Zack, often bullying him and threatening him not to tell Grandpa. At first, I was terrified that Grandpa would find out. But I later realized that Zack would cover for me in front of Grandpa, until eventually, Grandpa noticed that something was off…”
“In most families, the older brother would give way to the younger one, but Zack always made a point to yield to me. I knew he felt guilty about our parents‘ situation and wanted to do everything he could to make amends. Over time, this became his obsession. I presumed he feels the same way toward Susanna.”
“Is that so?” murmured Lenora.
“Did Zack ever tell you about what happened between them?”
Instinctively, Lenora understood that Johanne was referring to the incident that had occurred to Susanna.
She had once heard Michael mention it, but she wasn’t aware of the specifics.
Before she had a chance to respond, Johanne gazed out the window, recalling the past. “Back then, Zack had just started his internship at the company. He was also caught up in his studies and work, neglecting Susanna. This led to a heated argument between them. Feeling wronged, Susanna ran off in tears. Zack didn’t go after her. It wasn’t until one of Susanna’s friends called that Zack realized Susanna had gone missing. Soon, he received a ransom demand from the kidnappers. It was clear they had targeted him
om, Susanna would have been unharmed. But, you from the start. Perhaps if he had quietly paid l
ily to threats. He reported it to the police, but know what Zack’s temper is like; he doesn’t take somehow the kidnappers found out…”
That’s why they assaulted her. So, this was what truly happened back then.
Lenora’s expression visible changed.
It is only natural for him to feel guilt and heartache. The love of his life had been kidnapped because of him, and due to his mishandling of the situation, she was traumatized and developed a mental illness.
Johanne was a scion of the Fuller family, raised in the lap of luxury from a young age. He had everything he could possibly want; everything except for the love and care of his parents. This was something that, no matter how hard he tried, Zachary could never make up
However, the situation with Susanna was different.
for.
As long as Zachary was with Susanna, it could make up for the harm the incident had caused her.
Therefore, he made a promise to Susanna, vowing to take responsibility for her.
If she were Zachary, her approach might not have been much different from his.
However, just because she could understand, it didn’t mean she could feel the same way about him as she did in the past…
It simply represented an acceptance of the truth that they were destined to cross paths but not meant to be together. It meant that they should let go of each other and live their separate lives
The only thing at fault was the cruel nature of fate.
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That fateful night, through a series of unexpected events, she, a girl who could only ever admire Zachary from afar, was given the chance to be with him, even to the point of marrying him.
At that time, Zachary had been single for over a year, and she was oblivious to the events that had transpired between him and Susanna.
She thought that what had transpired between him and Susanna was already in the past.
Hence, she seized the opportunity that felt godsent back then.
She initially thought it was a gift from fate to her.
Only now did she understand that this was nothing but a cruel joke.
The thought of divorce, at that very moment, had never been so crystal clear.
That’s it then. Let him fulfill his own promise, while I can live a peaceful life of my own.
A marriage doesn’t necessarily need to end with drama, heart–wrenching pain, or soul–tearing agony. can possibly come to a close in a calm and abrupt manner, putting a full stop to what was supposed to be a love story.
The conclusion of the story, in truth, was alluded to from the start. The beginning, the middle, the climar, and finally, the end… Only those who read it, bear witness
“Nora, if things become unbearable, consider
cing him.”
