Chapter 145 Expectant Father
Chapter 145 Expectant Father
Three days later, Lenora was discharged from the hospital.
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Zachary lifted Lenora into the car, and upon returning to the mansion, he carried her from the car to the master bedroom. Throughout the journey, he made sure Lenora’s feet never touched the ground.
Two days had passed, and Lenora had removed the gauze from her face.
The swelling on her face had long since subsided, leaving only three dark red scabs behind.
One of the cuts was located near the cheekbone, just a bit higher and it would have injured her eye.
Zachary gently caressed her face, offering utmost reassurance. “Don’t worry. It won’t leave a scar.”
He would search for the most effective scar removal treatments and devices for her.
Lenora’s expression remained indifferent, as if she didn’t seem to care.
Claiming not to care about beauty was a lie, but Lenora knew her own body. She wasn’t prone to scarring. Once a scab fell off, the new skin that grew was slightly softer and lighter than the surrounding area. It could be easily concealed with foundation and concealer.
“I want to go and see my dad,” Lenora said, lifting her gaze to meet Zachary’s.
“All right. I’ll go with you.”
When he stepped out, Lenora put on a face mask, covering her features thoroughly.
Zachary lifted Lenora into the car. Upon reaching the cemetery, he retrieved a wheelchair from the trunk. He carefully placed Lenora onto it, then wheeled her into the graveyard, stopping in front of Fernando’s tombstone.
At that very moment, the tomb had been completely restored, showing no signs of any damage.
“Dad, I’m sorry. I’ve failed you as a daughter, even causing you unrest in the afterlife.”
Lenora placed the flowers she had prepared in front of the tombstone, her fingers gently tracing the engraved letters on the stone. Her eyes gradually welled up with tears.
“Not too long ago, I had a dream abo
you. In the dream, we were back at our old home. I was doing my homework under the shade of the trees, and you were descaling fish under the faucet… I often wish that dream would never end. I want to grow old with you…”
Zachary stood behind Lenora, takin
in everything that was happening.
He understood that Lenora had grown up in a single–parent household and had an exceptional reliance on
her father.
wed,
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Kenneth’s death was rather timely. He wouldn’t bother Lenora anymore.
It would be best if this matter were buried forever, never to be revealed to Lenora.
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Helen had already been apprehended, facing the calamity of imprisonment. Since she hadn’t informed Lenora that night, there was no need to mention it in the future.
It was easy to dismiss Derek, as he didn’t dare to offend Zachary.
Only Susanna remained…
Upon returning home, Lenora wanted to head to the third floor.
On the third floor, there was a storage room, filled with items that weren’t frequently used.
All the stuff her father left behind were in there.
Zachary carried Lenora upstairs.
“I’d like some time alone,” Lenora said in a calm voice.
Without uttering a word, Zachary turned around and left.
However, he had gone out once and came back in, bringing up a wheelchair for Lenora to move around freely. He instructed, “Call me when you want to get down.”
“Okay.”
“Nora, the doctor mentioned that it’s beneficial for the baby if the expecting mother maintains a positive mood.”
He didn’t want her to be consumed by the painful memories of the past.
“I understand.”
Zachary turned around and descended the stairs.
Lenora pushed the wheelchair into the storage room.
Speaking of it, the car accident back then really caught her off guard.
In just a fleeting moment, she was left without a father.
It was just an ordinary Saturday. Her father had to work overtime at the newspaper office, as he was closely following a case at that time. On his way, he dropped her off at the city library.
Just a moment before the car accident, she and her father were still engaged in a lively conversation, filled with laughter and joy.
Her father had told her that he would pick her up for lunch and asked what she felt like eating.
She didn’t want to have lunch out.
She yearned for the grilled fish her father used to make
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Before he could utter a single word, a large truck came barreling toward him.
This was followed by a thunderous sound that shook the heavens.
The world fell silent after that.
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Before she lost consciousness, she saw her father swerve the steering wheel to the right, fully exposing himself to the oncoming truck, using his body to shield her…
After waking up, she found out she was the only one left.
Following the incident, reporters were eager to cover the story. With the assistance of Gerald and many other kind–hearted individuals, the funeral and memorial service for her father were arranged.
During that period, Lenora was completely bewildered and helpless, much like a puppet on a string.
Her father’s death came so unexpectedly that she was left at a loss, unable to even shed a tear.
It wasn’t until a long while later, on a Friday evening, that she was returning home from school. As she passed by a grilled fish restaurant, she peered through the glass window, watching the hustle and bustle inside.
In that simple, unremarkable moment, something within her was inexplicably stirred. By the time she regained her composure, her face was already streaked with tears.
It was only then that she realized, belatedly, that her father had left.
He had left her forever.
After being adopted by the Fuller family, she would often visit the house where she had once lived with her father, reminiscing about him.
Later on, when the area was demolished, she collected her father’s belongings and brought them back home.
Her father’s clothes had been burned. All that was brought back were some everyday items, books, and notebooks.
Every single object could evoke memories of her father’s image in Lenora’s mind.
For instance, the metallic lighter. Its edges were severely worn. Whenever her father would be working late into the night on his manuscripts, overcome with fatigue and sleepiness, he would use it to light his cigarettes.
Besides that, his camera was a classic model from the camera brand SE. It was always brought along by my father every time he went on–site. He used it to capture and document everything.
There were also stacks of magazines and newspapers clipped into folders. All of them contained articles published by her father.
Also, there were boxes of negatives and albums, all collections of reports her father had been involved in.
The notebook at hand was frequently used by Fernando for rough drafts. It was filled to the brim, every single word within it was penned by him; each and every character was a manifestation of his dedication
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and effort.
Her father’s handwriting was impeccable, rarely marred by corrections or alterations. It was the kind of neatness that, if displayed in a university entrance exam, would have scored full marks for presentation.
The most renowned article by Fernando was a follow–up report on a food additive scandal. Lenora had read the original manuscript of this article over and over, each word etched into her memory.
She had even compared the published final draft with her father’s version, meticulously analyzing his thoughts behind each individual word and phrase alteration.
The last draft in the notebook was hastily written, only consisting of an introduction.
The report was about a kidnapping case that had occurred at the time. There was also a photograph tucked into the notebook. The angle was peculiar as if it was taken clandestinely, seemingly related to this
case.
Before he could finish the manuscript, a car accident occurred. In his dazed and weakened state, Lenora was no longer able to follow whether the hostage in the case had been rescued.
Lenora closed the notebook, meticulously reorganizing her father’s belongings once more. She then made her way to the stairway, pushing the wheelchair before calling out to Zachary.
Zachary arrived promptly, scrutinizing Lenora’s complexion. There were no traces of tears. “All sorted out?” he asked.
“Mm–hmm.”
Zachary gently lifted Lenora from the wheelchair, carrying her securely down the stairs and placing her onto the bed in the master bedroom.
Lenora asked, “You’ve been frequently out of the office these past few days. Is everything okay?”
“It’s okay. I just want to spend more time with you.”
Lenora didn’t respond to that.
“I bought a few books.”
“What books?” Lenora asked.
Zachary handed over the books, and upon seeing them Lenora couldn’t help but widen her eyes slightly.
Pregnancy Companion, Congratulations! You’re A Daddy!, Pregnancy Encyclopedia, 99 Tips for Expectant Fathers…
“Can you really finish all of these?”
“Don’t worry. We still have a few months left. I’ll take my time.”
At that moment, Zachary’s cell phone began to ring.
“I’m stepping out to take a call.”
He made his way to the second–floor terrace and answered the phone.
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From within, a young man’s voice could be heard, “Mr. Fuller, after Susanna woke up, she left the hospital and her whereabouts are unknown.”
Considering Lenora’s identity, there was no doubt that Susanna was a ticking time bomb.
He was adamant that she could not stay in the country,
“Hurry up and find her!”
