Chapter 281 Are You Crazy
Chapter 281 Are You Crazy
Uncle Zachary!”
A child’s voice shattered the silence.
Harrietta was the first to react, gleefully running over. What brings you here?”
“I had some business around here, so I thought I’d drop by and check on you guys”
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Though Zachary spoke to Harrietta, his gaze was fixed on Lenora, with a hint of worry and reproach in his tone. “Your head injury hasn’t healed, and you only just recovered from your ankle sprain yesterday. The doctor said you need plenty of rest, yet here you are, out on a cultural excursion completely disregarding your own health?
Lenora’s gut told her that Zachary wasn’t here on business but had followed her.
Lenora didn’t call him out and responded calmly, “I’m fine. You go ahead. We’re off.”
She glanced at Ezekiel. “Let’s go. The guide should already be here.”
Upon noticing Lenora’s cold demeanor toward Zachary, Ezekiel wore a faint smile on his face. “Okay” Lenora didn’t forget to ask Harrietta, “Hattie, are you staying with your uncle, or….
Before she could finish, Zachary interjected, “Where are you heading for the shoot? It’s my first time in Newcove, and I’ve got some free time, so I’ll tag along
Lenora shot him a glance, remaining silent.
Ignoring her look, Zachary remained unfazed, adding if you get tired, I can give you a piggyback
Ezekiel glanced at Zachary, a gleam flashing in his eyes. “Mr. Fuller, I assumed you’d be extremely busy. I didn’t expect you’d want to join us.”
“Not as much as you, Mr. Hoffman, who, while leading the Hoffman family, still finds time to travel out of town as a photographer,” Zachary replied evenly.
Lenora pinched his waist and smiled at Ezekiel, “Time’s short. Let’s get going.”
Without another word, Ezekiel turned and headed out of the lobby.
Jerry cast a discreet look between Zachary and Lenora before following them out.
Sophia gave Zachary a sidelong glance. She hooked her arm through Fiona’s and muttered, “I thought Yankovich was annoying, but looks like Zachary isn’t any better.”
Once everyone had left, Lenora kept a neutral expression, casting a sidelong look at Zachary. “Aren’t you coming with us? Hurry up.”
Zachary casually grabbed Harrietta’s small backpack and lifted her effortlessly with one arm as he caught op. Glancing at Lenora with a guilty look, he remarked, “I thought you’d be upset.”
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Haph Lenora shot him a stern look. “Do I look happy?”
Zachary fell silem.
Harrietta answered for him, “Not happy”
I won’t say anything in front of others to save you so face, but when we get there, you’d better behave yourself. Got it?!”
Her tone was serious, like a teacher scolding a naughty schoolboy.
“Yes, I got it.” Zachary rubbed his nose.
Outside the hotel, a minibus was parked, complete with a driver and a tour guide. It was originally intended to serve small groups of individual tourists, but Lenora and her group had pooled their funds to
rent it out.
Everyone else had already settled inside. Zachary was the last to board, and just before he stepped on, an older man passing by patted him on the shoulder, visibly outraged. “Son, let me tell you, you can’t just pamper your wife like that. You’ve got to act like the man of the house! A man fearing his wife–what’s that about?
Zachary glanced at him. “Thanks, but I’m happy like this.”
He liked it when Lenora occasionally pinched him or shot him a glare. Outsiders might think she couldn’t stand him, but Zachary saw it as a sign their relationship was growing closer.
Just now, Lenora had politely smiled at Ezekiel while showing nothing but indifference to him. Only with someone close would she freely show her feelings.
The man looked at Zachary in shock, dismayed that a grown man could be so spineless.
At one hundred and eighty–six centimeters tall, Zachary stood hunched slightly inside the cramped minibus, surveying the seats.
The scheming Sophia sat apart from Fiona so that Lenora could sit beside her with an aisle separating her from Fiona
That left Zachary and Harrietta to sit in front of Lenora
Even though the New Year holiday had passed, Newcove was still bustling with tourists.
When they reached a scenic area, Lenora got off the bus with her camera in hand.
For different landscapes, there were various photography techniques. As they walked, Ezekiel explained his own habits, and Lenora listened intently, while Fiona shared her opinions.
Not knowing much about photography, Sophia wandered off on her own to take photos and act as their model.
With a hint of resentment, Zachary glanced at Lenora, then turned his attention to accompany Harrietta in admiring the scenery.
Vendors were selling local snacks and souvenirs in designated stalls. Harrietta showed interest in almost
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every stall they passed.
“Unele Zachary, I want to try this.” Harrietta stood in front of one stall, licking her lips.
Zachary glanced at the sign, “Potato Wedges” After asking for the price, he bought ten servings.
Harrietta had a small appetite, so she only took a tiny free and nibbled on it slowly.
When Zachary glanced up, his gaze darkened.
Not far off, Lenora was showing Ezekiel her recent photos. Their heads were nearly touching, standing close together.
Zachary lifted Harrietta and briskly approached them, waving the bag in his hand. “Potato wedges. I bought extra. Anyone want some?”
Lenora looked up, and her appetite was instantly piqued.
She took the bag, picked up a piece to taste, and then asked Ezekiel beside her, “Want some, Ezekiel
Zachary’s expression froze momentarily as he cast a steely look at Ezekiel.
Ezekiel smirked. “I’ll pass.
Lenora picked up another piece then stuffed the bag back into Zachary’s hands. She resumed checking her camera. “Go see if Sophia and Fiona want any.”
Holding the bag, Zachary listened to her ordering him around, his expression quietly resentful.
Seeing he hadn’t moved, Lenora glanced up. “Oh, and don’t forget to ask Jerry.”
Zachary said nothing.
While Lenora was walking alone a bit later, Zachary sidled up to her, squinting. “Didn’t you say you can’t remember your time as an exchange student abroad?”
“Yeah.” Lenora grabbed another potato wedge from his bag, taking a bite as she nodded earnestly.
“Then why call him Ezekiel?”
“He asked me to.”
“And just because he asked, you agreed? Why won’t you call me Zack?”
Lenora looked at him as though he were an idiot. “Zachary, you’re delusional.”
He tried to say something else, but Lenora suddenly focused on him, her gaze intense. “How do you know I met him abroad? You’ve been investigating me?”
“I…” Zachary’s face stiffened as he averted his gaze, stammering. “Hattie, do you want to try that? I will buy it for you.”
Not waiting for Harrietta’s response, Zachary carried her off.
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Lenora was speechless
In no time at all Zachary’s hands were fillest with a varay of anacha auch as potato wedges, tacos, quocchi beef jerky, and cookies. In addition to these, he also hot some ninkets and keychains
He kept track of Lenora’s position, making sure not to fall too far behind.
After paying Zachary accepted a tuwl of meatballs from the vendor, stuck one with a toothpick for Harrietta, and looked ahead, scars hing for Lenora
And when he saw her, Zachary’s expression darkened ce more
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