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Chapter 152 We Caused His Death
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“Mrs. Fuller, let’s head back, Miranda suggested as she emerged, carrying a blanket and a thermos flask. By then, Lola had already departed.
Seeing the shocked and pained expression on Lenora’s face, Lola was in high spirits. Once she achieved her goal, she left with a sense of triumph.
However, Lenora sat silently in place, her fists clenched tightly.
Seeing that Lenora had no reaction, Miranda called out again, “Mrs. Fuller?”
Regaining her composure. Lenora let out a deep breath before nodding. “All right. Let’s head back first.”
Upon glancing at Lenora’s expression, Miranda couldn’t help but feel that something about Lenora seemed different than before.
Upon returning to the mansion, Miranda attempted to assist Lenora upstairs. However, Lenora declined her help. She settled herself on the couch and stated, “I’ll wait for Zachary to come back.”
Miranda nodded, refraining from saying anything else, and busied herself with her own tasks.
Just after three in the afternoon, a black car pulled into the mansion’s courtyard.
Zachary turned off the engine, leaning back in his chair. He lifted his hand, adorned with a steel watch, to rub the center of his brow. Removing the keys, he pushed open the door and stepped out of the car.
He strode in with his long legs, walking steadily into the living room. There, he saw Lenora, leaning against the couch, a blanket draped over her. Her pupils were dilated, staring blankly at a spot in the rooth.
Zachary placed the car keys on the table, bending his knees to sit next to Lenora. “Why are you lying here? Shall I carry you upstairs?”
Lenora looked as if she had just noticed him, her gaze focused, slowly shifting onto him. Her voice was eerily calm. “You’re back? No hurry. I have something to ask you.”
His face appeared somewhat weary. “What is it?”
“How exactly did Grandpa die?” Lenora asked, staring intently into Zachary’s eyes, her question hanging in the air heavily.
Zachary paused, closing his eyes and massaging his temples. “Haven’t I already explained? Grandpa was seriously ill. He didn’t have much time left…”
“You’ve been lying to me all this while!”
Upon hearing this, Zachary opened his eyes, meeting Lenora’s icy gaze, which suddenly sent a chill through his heart.
Even during their past arguments, Lenora might have been resentful and angry, but she had never looked at him with such a cold gaze.
Zachary closed his eyes momentarily. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Lenora ask, “Before Grandpa
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passed away, did he meet Susanna?”
Zachary pursed his lips, gently nodded, and said, “Yes.”
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The tension that had been building up in Lenora’s heart finally snapped, and tears swiftly began to stream down her cheeks.
She didn’t want to believe Lola’s words.
However, she understood that Lola’s words were indeed true.
In order to secure her marriage, Gerald had gone to meet with Susanna, but afterward, he simply couldn’t hold on any longer.
How was she worthy?
How was she deserving of Gerald’s protection?
The last time Gerald was hospitalized, he used his well–being as a bargaining chip to secure Lenora an opportunity to spend quality time with Zachary
This time around, Gerald had once again risked his own life for her sake.
If separating from Zachary meant Gerald wouldn’t have died, then she would have preferred to never have been with Zachary at all.
Why was there no “what if in this world?
She had never felt such regret before, regret for falling in love with Zachary, regret for marrying Zachary
Gerald was worried about her until his last breath.
Zachary gazed at Lenora’s tears, his eyebrows deeply furrowed. He reached out, gently wiping away the teardrops that stained her face. “Stop crying.” he said, “It’s not your fault. It’s mine…”
Did it truly have nothing to do with her?
Even Zachary didn’t know why his grandfather wanted to meet Susanna. It seemed the only explanation could be that his grandfather was trying to protect their marriage by forcing Susanna to leave.
Lenora brushed his hand aside, her eyes red–rimmed and her voice icy. “Don’t try to comfort me anymore. We both know why Grandpa met with Susanna.”
She lifted her head, her gaze meeting Zachary’s with a solemn intensity. Her eyes were as calm as still water, devoid of any ripples. “Zachary, we are the ones who caused Grandpa’s death!”
“Don’t be like this, Nora…”
Zachary had always focused on the future, not placing much importance on the past.
No matter what, Gerald had already passed away.
The most crucial thing now was to help Lenora overcome her sorrow, to focus on nurturing her pregnancy. She shouldn’t dwell on her mistakes, living life filled with self–blame and guilt.
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Ironically, Lenora was a person who greatly valued emotions and was also a thoughtful individual. She. found it difficult to easily let go of the past.
She closed her eyes momentarily, her face taut with tension. Hastily, she wiped away the tears streaking her face. Looking at Zachary, she said, “I need to see Susanna.”
“Stop messing around. You need some proper rest now!
Lenora turned a deaf ear, sitting upright. “I need to see Susanna. I need to confront her! I need to avenge Grandpa!”
Seeing Zachary remain unmoved, Lenora rose to her feet and headed toward the door. “If you won’t let me see her, then I’ll go and see her myself!”
“Noral”
In a few strides, Zachary reached Lenora, extending his arm to block her path. “Susanna is not in the hospital now,” he said, “She left a few days ago and disappeared without a trace. I’ve already sent people to look for her. Go back upstairs and rest. As soon as we find her, I’ll let you know!”
Lenora scoffed as if she’d heard some joke, casting a cold glance at Zachary. “You’d really let her leave you? Even now, you’re still protecting her? What is it? Are you afraid I’ll kill her?”
Lenora simply didn’t believe Zachary’s words and insisted on leaving-
Zachary swiftly embraced Lenora. “Calm down!”
Struggling with all her might, Lenora felt faint. Tears streamed ceaselessly down her face, her heart set on one thing – to find Susanna and seek clear answers.
She spoke incoherently. “I’m perfectly calm! It’s you, Zachary, who’s been completely bewitched by Susanna! You like her so much that you’d even ignore Grandpa’s orders? If you’re looking for an excuse, at least make it a good one. With your resources, how could you possibly not find her?”
Zachary swiftly seized Lenora’s hands. Not uttering a word, he directly scooped her up and headed. upstairs.
Lenora was physically no match for Zachary. Upon being effortlessly carried upstairs by him, she was so infuriated that she burst into tears. She bit his neck hard enough to draw blood and exclaimed, “Zachary! Have you lost all your conscience? Put me down! Despite how much Grandpa cherished you, how could you still protect the one responsible for his death? Put me down. I need to see Susanna! Ineed to get things straight! Let me go! You have no right to control my actions! I want a divorce from you!”
While Lenora was shouting, Zachary carried her into the master bedroom and laid her on the bed. Lenora instantly sprung up from the bed, only to be pushed back down by Zachary,
He leaned in close to her ear and said, “Nora! You’re not in a good emotional state right now. Let’s cool down first, then we can talk
“I’m perfectly calm. I want to leave. You have no right to stop me…”
“Where are
you going?” Zachary asked, his heart in turmoil upon hearing her insist on leaving. His expression darkened even more.
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“It’s none of your business!”
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Zachary remained silent, his face clouded as he rose and exited the master bedroom.
Lenora rose to her feet and pursued Zachary, only to be obstructed by the closed master bedroom door.
Immediately, Lenora reached out to pull the door handle, trying to push the door open, how hard she tried, it wouldn’t budge.
but
no matter
Furious, she pounded her fists against the door, shouting loudly, “Zachary, let me out! You jerk!”
In response to the coolness, the jingling sound of keys echoed, followed by a “click,” the door was locked from the outside.
Overwhelmed with frustration, Lenora was brought to tears. She kicked the door forcefully. “Zachary, open this door! Take me to see Susanna! Don’t make me despise you!”
Zachary spoke softly to the door. “Nora, you’re currently overwhelmed with emotion. I can’t let you out. All I can tell you is that I didn’t lie to you. Susanna’s whereabouts are unknown. As soon as I find her, I’ll inform you immediately. Now, please rest and stop causing a fuss!”
After speaking, he turned around and descended the stairs.
Miranda was startled by their commotion, her worried gaze fixed on the staircase leading to the second floor. As Zachary descended, she was about to ask something when he spoke. “No matter what Mrs. Fuller says, do not open the door for her. We’ll discuss everything when I return.”
“All right.”
Miranda, in a daze, nodded her head.
Upon hearing Zachary’s departing footsteps, Lenora was so upset that it caused a painful sensation in her chest. She leaned against the door and slid down to sit.
Suddenly, she felt a faint pain in her belly.
A sense of foreboding filled Lenora’s heart.
Clutching her belly with one hand, she pounded on the door with the other, her voice filled with urgency. “Zachary! Open the door! Zachary! My belly hurts. Open the door quickly!”
