Chapter 160 No Longer Had The Chance
Chapter 160 No Longer Had The Chance
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Upon stepping out of the monastery, a gust of cold win met them head–on, carrying with it tiny specks of
white.
It had started snowing.
As Lenora gazed at the sky, Zachary looked at Lenora. “Shall we head back now?”
Lenora glanced at the sky, noticing the snow was falling heavier by the minute. She feared that driving on the highway at this point might not be the safest option.
“We’ll stay here for the night. We can head back once the snow stops tomorrow.”
“All right.”
Zachary slipped off his overcoat, draping it over Lenora’s shoulders. Just as Lenora was about to protest. Zachary interjected, “You’ve just recovered. You need to take extra care of your health.”
Thank you.
You don’t need to thank me.
Zachary wanted to say, “You are my wife. It’s only right
Yet, in the end, these words were never spoken.
They had been married for three years, during which he had over a thousand days and nights to call her
his wife.
He had simply never called out before.
He no longer had this opportunity now.
Zachary deeply wished that this heavy snowfall could go on forever, never to cease.
In that case, they would remain here forever, never returning to the place that had caused her such heartache.
They wouldn’t get a divorce either.
However, hope was merely hope.
The snow had ceased by nightfall.
The next day, they embarked on their journey back home.
As they were exiting the highway, Lenora said, “Let’s go back, grab our IDs, and head straight to the City Hall!”
She glanced at the time on her wristwatch. “We still have an hour. It should be plenty.”
Even though he had known of her feelings for a while, upon hearing these words, Zachary’s heart still
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quivered. It felt as if something was obstructing it, leaving him with no outlet for his emotions.
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At that moment, his emotions mirrored the weather outside, cold and piercing, chilling as if he were in a snowy landscape.
His hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, the knuckles turning white from the strain. His voice, hoarse and pained, struggled to respond, “Okay.”
The two of them returned to the mansion, collected their identification, and got back into the car.
Zachary leisurely started the car, driving toward the City Hall.
The car was enveloped in an unmatched silence.
Lenora gazed through the car window at the receding cityscape. Memories from the past flashed through her mind like a swiftly changing panorama.
three years
She gazed at her reflection in the glass as if she was seeing herself at sixteen again when her eyes held nothing but Zachary
The present Lenora gave a smile to her younger self and said, “I tried my hardest. It’s just that he never truly loved me. You wouldn’t blame me, would you?”
Suddenly, the car came to a halt.
Regaining her composure, Lenora looked ahead at the road situation. “Are we stuck in traffic?”
From the rearview mirror, Zachary glanced at Lenora “Mm–hmm.”
Upon seeing Lenora continue to gaze out the window, Zachary closed his eyes, a ludicrous thought flashing through his mind.
At this moment, he had no path left to tread, and he no longer cared whether it was absurd or not.
He quietly picked up his phone and sent a message to Miles.
Before long, Zachary received a call from him.
Zachary pressed the answer button, putting on a show. “Hello, what? Okay. I got it..”
After Zachary ended the call, he glanced at the rearview mirror, his eyes meeting Lenora’s. A hint of apology shone in his gaze. “I’m sorry, Nora. I can’t make it to the City Hall now. There’s an emergency at the company…
“Haven’t you already resigned?”
“The announcement of Grandpa’s last will took place. The corporation held a shareholder’s meeting, and they confirmed me as the chairman of the board…”
Lenora was taken aback for a moment, then quickly regained her composure. “Congratulations.”
At last, he was able to free himself from her, uniting with the one he truly loved. His career was flourishing, bringing double joy to his life.
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“Is it urgent? Can’t it wait a bit?” Lenora asked.
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Zachary looked at her apologetically. “Even a minute’s delay could result in losses amounting to millions, even billions.”
For a fleeting moment, Zachary even wished that Lenora was an unabashed gold digger.
So, as long as he was wealthy, she would never leave him.
Unfortunately, Lenora was not.
Had Lenora been that kind of person, perhaps Zachary might not have fallen for her.
After a moment of contemplation, Lenora lowered her gaze and said, “Let’s do it in the afternoon, then. When will you be available?”
“I’m not sure,” Zachary responded ambiguously
“Then why don’t you swing by the office? I’ll be waiting for you at the cafe downstairs.”
“Are you sure you want to
wait for me?”
Zachary was just about to suggest taking Lenora home, but then he realized that the time it would take ta drop her off was almost the same as going to the City Hall. Not wanting to give himself away, he quickly swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue
“Sure. I didn’t have much to do anyway.”
“Okay.” Zachary swallowed hard, seeing Lenora so resolute about the divorce left a bitter and sour taste in his heart. It was an unpleasant feeling.
Even though he was the one who had suggested divorce, he found himself extremely reluctant at that
moment.
Zachary escorted Lenora to the café opposite Fuller Tower, then hesitated for a moment. “It’s almost noon,” he said, “Would you like to come back to the office with me and take a break in the lounge?”
Lenora shook her head. “No need. I’ve already resigned. It wouldn’t be appropriate to show up at the company again.”
Zachary’s eyes darkened immensely.
Even though they had already made their relationship public, she was reluctant to be seen with him at the company.
He longed for the past when they used to jog together in the mornings, share breakfast, and head to the office together.
“All right, then.” Zachary ordered some coffee and dessert for Lenora. He looked at Lenora twice, showing signs of reluctance before he left.
Lenora found a spot in the corner of the café and settled down, sipping her drink lightly.
Roughly half an hour had passed when a man clad in blue, presumably a delivery rider, appeared at the
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café entrance holding some food. He called out, “Who here is Lenora? Your husband ordered some takeout for you!”
The patrons of the cafe all turned in unison to gaze at the man standing at the entrance, and then collectively scanned the interior of the café.
Upon hearing a sound, Lenora rose to answer the door for his takeout. “It’s me. Thank you.”
The delivery guy glanced at her, finding her to be much like the description given over the phone. He handed over the takeout he was holding to her. “Enjoy your meal,””
Lenora returned to her seat and began to unwrap the takeout.
She and Zachary often had lunch together at the office Zachary, being well–acquainted with her tastes, would always order her favorite dish.
The guests watched as Lenora returned to her seat, then diverted their gazes.
Some were normally sipping coffee, eating desserts.
Some began to whisper among themselves.
After all, it was right across from Fuller Tower, so it was inevitable that there were people who had heard about Lenora’s relationship with Zachary
Facing those varied, expressive glances, Lenora regarded them with indifference.
Across the street stood Fuller Tower, where the chairman’s office was even more expansive than the CEO’s, The office was brightly lit with a panoramic view, thanks to a massive floor–to–ceiling window facing the street. This window almost offered a complete view of the entire Jacaster, and naturally, it also provided a clear view of the café across the street. However, due to the height of the building. Zachary had to use a telescope.
He watched as Lenora finished her lunch, quietly waiting in the café.
A sense of indescribable restlessness started to brew in Zachary’s heart.
What was he supposed to do?
Zachary let out a bitter laugh.
It was him who had willingly said to let go.
But when the moment to let go truly arrived, it was incredibly difficult.
He was filled with regret.
He didn’t want a divorce, not in the slightest.
Zachary closed his eyes, and another ill–conceived idea surfaced in his mind.
An hour after Lenora had lunch, she received a call from the driver.
“Where are you, Mrs. Fuller? Mr. Fuller asked me to take you home.”
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Lenora slightly furrowed her brows. “Where is he?”
“Mr. Fuller is out socializing and had too much to drink. He’s already been brought home.”
Lenora provided her address, and the driver arrived swiftly, taking her back home.
As soon as Lenora stepped into the living room, she asked Miranda, “Where is Mr. Fuller?”
“He is drunk and sleeping upstairs,” Miranda said, though inwardly she was repeating to herself that she didn’t mean to deceive Lenora.
With a mix of warmth and skepticism, she ascended to the second floor. Upon pushing open Zachary’s door, she was immediately hit with a strong scent of alcohol.
Zachary lay on the bed fully dressed, deeply asleep.
“Zachary?” Lenora approached the bedside, calling out to him, “Zachary?”
Zachary, who was in bed, furrowed his brows and continued sleeping.
It seemed that he was truly drunk.
Lenora gave a shake of his head, a self–mocking smile playing on her lips.
She nearly misconstrued Zachary’s actions, thinking she was just stringing her along.
How could that be possible?
After the divorce, he’s able to be with Susanna.
Lenora turned around and left.
Suddenly, Zachary grasped her hand, murmuring softly in his sleep, “Nora, I love you.”
