Chapter 270 They Really Are Brothers
Upon hearing that, Lenora was taken aback for a moment.
When it was time to prepare dinner, she descended the stairs to lend a hand.
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Griselda and Mallory were both bustling about in the kitchen, preparing and chopping vegetables. Zachary was also there, deveining shrimp and chopping ribs,
Only Allison and two children were in the living room
Lenora glanced at Mallory, then at Johanne who was busy marinating chicken legs. The couple seemed to be having issues, with no signs of communication or interaction at all.
Mallory wouldn’t even glance at Johanne. Johanne had tried several times to catch Mallory’s attention. only to withdraw his gaze each time.
The reunion dinner was incredibly lavish, with a whole table filled to the brim.
When it was time for dinner, the family gradually gathered and sat around the table.
Mallory deliberately chose her seat and gestured toward the spot next to Lenora “Add two children’s chairs here, so Ryan and Hattie can sit together.”
Lenora knew she didn’t want to sit with Johanne, so she simply nodded in agreement.
When Tamara descended the stairs. Harrietta was already comfortably seated next to Lenora, engaged in conversation with Ryan.
A hint of displeasure was evident on her face. As she took a seat next to Allison, she called out to Harrietta, “Hattie, come over here.”
Harrietta looked up and pouted, “Grandma, I want to sit with Aunt Lenora.”
Before Lenora could speak, Mallory interjected, “Aunt Tamara, let Hattie sit here with Ryan.”
She used the child as an excuse to speak on behalf of Lenora.
Tamara wanted to say something more, but Allison tugged at her wrist. “Cut it out. We’re having a reunion dinner.”
Tamara gave Lenora a cold glance, then remained silent.
During dinner, Johanne took the initiative to serve Mallory some dishes. However, Mallory didn’t spare him a glance, nor did she touch any of the food he had served her.
After having their reunion dinner, they gathered in the living room and played poker.
Meanwhile, Lenora and Harrietta played dice at the dining table.
Ryan joined Harrietta, and they soon scampered off to the courtyard to play.
Only Lenora and Mallory were left at the table.
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Lenora glanced at the poker table and asked, “Mallory, did you fight with Johanne?”
Mallory gave her a surprised look.
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Lenora smiled and said, “You two were so obvious. From afternoon till now, the words you exchanged can be counted on one hand”
Mallory flashed a bitter smile and shook her head.
Seeing that she was unwilling to talk, Lenora didn’t press her further.
After a few seconds, Mallory suddenly asked, “Nora, how did you feel when you first found out that Zack was seeing other women?”
Lenora was taken aback for a moment. Did Johanne cheat on her?
She reflected on her state of mind during that time. It was only six months ago, yet it felt as though it belonged to another lifetime.
“How did I feel… I was probably devastated… The day before he returned from his business trip, I had just found out that I was pregnant. I was looking forward to sharing the good news with him, but who would have expected…” Lenora’s voice trailed off as she stared blankly into the distance.
She withdrew her gaze, a faint smile of relief appearing on her face. “But all that’s in the past now, so figuring out what you truly want is what matters most. From what I can tell, it seems like Johanne doesn’t want a divorce, right?
Back then, she was burdened by love, secretly hoping that Zachary would change his mind. This led to her wasting so much time and, ironically, incurring even more pain.
She knew now it was better to get the pain over with, rather than prolong the agony.
Had she been able to cut the ties swiftly and divorced Zachary at an early stage, perhaps she wouldn’t have lost her child, and maybe Gerald’s sudden departure could have been avoided.
Mallory gave a bitter smile. “What I truly want…”
She was hurt, and she couldn’t just act as if nothing had happened and continue her life with Johanne
Once the divorce was finalized, Ryan was certain to stay with the Fuller family, while she would have to leave her child behind.
“I really don’t know what I want… Last month, I heard a woman’s voice from his phone. He didn’t explain anything and acted evasive when he was on the call… He never used to hide from me when he was talking to women. Whether it was his female secretary or female friends, I knew about them all. That’s when 1 started to pay attention. Until one day, I smelled another woman’s perfume on him. There were strands of hair that weren’t mine, and there were scratches on his hands and neck, obviously left by a woman’s nails, After I confronted him, he claimed that he and that woman were innocent… I asked him who the woman. was, but he wouldn’t say… Does he think I’m a fool?”
Mallory still had feelings for Johanne.
However, she just couldn’t get past that hurdle in her heart.
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Lenora couldn’t make the choice for her. She could only feel a touch of melancholy
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When she first arrived at the Fuller residence, Mallory and Johanne had been deeply in love. By the time she started her freshman year, they had a grand and romantic wedding ceremony, in which she bore witness to everything.
Later on, Mallory became pregnant. However, she was unable to carry the child to term. After a long period of recuperation, she finally had Ryan.
Lenora had once admired Mallory, envying the loving relationship she shared with her spouse and the harmony and happiness that pervaded their family.
Now, cracks had begun to appear in the once harmonious family.
They really are brothers.
Lenora cast a glance at Zachary, who was at the poker tible.
To her surprise, Zachary looked over at the same time, and their eyes met.
Immediately, Lenora averted her gaze.
A glint of amusement flashed in Zachary’s eyes, and he continued to play cards.
“I’ll go check on Ryan and Hattie outside.” Mallory said, standing up to leave after looking behind Lenora.
“I’ll go too.”
Lenora took a sip of water and rose to her feet.
Suddenly, there was a loud thud.
“Ouch!”
Lenora’s entire face scrunched up. She clutched the back of her head as she turned to look at Zachary behind her. “When did you get here? You didn’t make a sound when you walked!”
Zachary held his chin, a hint of grievance in his eyes. “How was I supposed to know you’d suddenly stand up?”
Lenora rolled her eyes, rubbed her head, and turned to walk away.
Zachary turned his head to look at her back, then quickened his pace to follow her.
There was an event happening in the residential area. Harrietta and Ryan were no longer in the courtyard. and Mallory was also absent.
Before Lenora could even reach the main entrance, Zachary had already caught up with her, grabbing her
wrist. “Nora.”
“What’s the matter?”
“I’m sorry,” Zachary said in a low voice.
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He had heard what she had said just moments ago.
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The day before his return from a business trip, she had discovered she was pregnant. Filled with joy, she eagerly awaited his return, ready to share the wonderful news with him.
She waited for him at the airport for several hours, but he never showed up.
She sat on the couch, waiting until the depths of the night took over and sleep claimed her.
The light in the living room was left on for him.
Back then, he simply didn’t understand what it all meant, until a certain day he was greeted by darkness. when he returned home.
Lenora arched an eyebrow at him. “What is it again now?”
Why did he suddenly apologize?
The warm, amber light in the courtyard spilled onto Zachary’s face. His prominent nose acted like a horizon line, half blocking the source of light, while the other half of his face was lost in the shadows.
His eyes were as dark as night. He gazed at Lenora for a long while before he gently shook his head. “Nothing. Happy New Year.”
