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Chapter 331 A Performance So Realistic
Chapter 331 A Performance So Realistic
“But you clearly didn’t believe it.”
Twanted to believe you but Lena gave a lutter laugh “Zachary, you already knew it had something to do with Johanne that day at the office, didn’t you?”
She wanted to believe him, too. But after hearing what lamara and Benedict had said, how could she possibly trust him?
“Yes”
“What were you up to in the days before he turned himself in?”
Zachary paused, disbelief clouding his features. “What are you implying? Do you suspect me of covering up for Johanne! Is that what you think of me?”
“Isn’t that so? Johanne would have never thought of laving a hand on Susanna.”
Only Zachary, who was keen on distancing himself from Susanna, would act in such a manner, killing two bends with one stone
tit be real!” Zachary’s eyes held a touch of melancholy.
Is this here the perceives me? Don’t I deserve even a shred of her trust?
Lenora averted his gaze. “You mentioned that Gaston was bribed. Who would bribe him? And why would they do such a thing
Observing Lenora’s detached demeanor, Zachary felt a pang of bitterness in his heart, a sour taste lingering in his mouth. The person who likely bribed him is probably Ezekiel He’s always held a grudge
ainst the Fuller family,” he said
Hearing this, Lenora found it somewhat amusing, “Ezekiel But when his people captured Gaston, we had no idea that the case was related to Johanne. How could he have known? If Ezekiel really had something against the Fuller family, the news would have been flying everywhere the day Johanne turned himself in.”
However, at that time, there was not a single piece of news from the outside world.
This was something that Zachary couldn’t quite explain
He was merely speculat
“What I told you that day came straight from Johanne Even if he really was the mastermind, it had nothing to do with me. Nora that’s your father we’re talking about. Knowing how much you care about your father, how.could I possibly defend Johanne?
There was a lunt of urgency in his tone.
“Actually, I can’t blame you for defending him. After all he’s your brother. It’s only natural for you to stand up for him.” Lenora sid with a faint side.
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Indeed, from the beginning until now, she hadn’t spoken a word of blame.
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Even with such a cold demeanor, the misunderstandings about him hurt Zachary heart more than any
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words of blame could
Zachary stared at her, his voice raspy and strained, as the were choking on sand. Every word was a struggle. “In your heart, you’ve already sentenced me to death, haven’t you?” he asked
She was convinced that he had helped Johanne
Lenora pursed her lips
Zachary » acting skills were getting better and better. His performance was so convincing as if he was truly innocent, dreply hurt
Had she not heard Tamara’s words, she might have already been second–guessing whether she had urinustly accused him
If it hadn’t been an inappropriate time, she really wanted to ask Zachary for some acting advice.
“If there’s nothing else, you should go ahead and leave still have other matters to attend to
furtiora closed the door.
Lookin
the tightly shut door in front of him, Zachary closed his eyes and clenched his fists.
Įjenora returned to her computer, somewhat lost in thought
Boom!
Lenora casually glanced up at the window.
The sky had already darkened.
Raindrops, as large as beans, streaked down the glass, cascading relentlessly in sync with the intermittent rumble of thunder
The screen of her phone lit up as Zachary’s call came through
Hesitating for a moment, Lenora answered the call “Zachary, what else do you need?”
The sound of rain echoed through the phone as if it were pouring outside. “Nora, do you really not believe me?”
Lenora was speechless.
“I just wanted to let you know I didn’t shirk responsibility on Johanne’s behalf. Everything I said that day, in was all told to me by Johanne himself. I swear!”
“You’ve already said that!
“Tm downstairs at your place. Nora F’ll stay here”
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Lenora’s eyes widened in surprise, and she hastily headed to the window to take a serious look down
below.
It was pitch black. Nothing could be seen.
All she saw was rain striking the window, blurring her vision.
She was somewhat irritated. “Zachary, what are you trying to do?”
“I didn’t know how else to prove my innocence. This is the only way…”
“You-“Lenora was livid. “Are you threatening me?”
“No, 1-”
“Do whatever you like!” Then, Lenora immediately hung up the phone.
She tossed her phone onto the table and headed to the kitchen to cook.
Suddenly, the sound of the door opening echoed from the room’s entrance.
Lenora poked her head out from the kitchen and saw Sophia, dragging her suitcase in. “Nora, I’m back!”
“Welcome home. Have you had dinner yet?”
Upon seeing Lenora in the kitchen, Sophia immediately raised her hand. “I haven’t eaten yet! Make me something.”
“Alright.”
The water had come to a boil, and Lenora had prepared two servings of tortellini.
The scalding hot water accidentally splashed onto her fingers.
In a hurry, Lenora shook her hand and brought it close to her mouth to blow on it.
Sophia entered and circled the room twice, her gaze lading on Lenora with concern. “What’s wrong?” she asked. “Did you burn your hand?”
“Accidentally.”
“You never used to make such basic mistakes,” Sophia said quietly.
Lenora glanced at her. “What’s wrong?”
“It’s nothing,” Sophia said, before walking away. “I’m going to unpack my things. Call me when it’s ready.”
“Mm–hmm.”
The tortellini was ready, gently cooled, and sprinkled with shrimp and shredded chicken. Lenora served the tortellini and called out, “Sophia, come eat!“.
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“Okay!”
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Sophia emerged from the house, plopping herself down across from Lenora. The enticing aroma of the tortellini wafted toward her. She couldn’t help but complain, “Oh, how I’ve missed you, Nora! I’ve been living on boxed meals these past few days. Just look at how my stomach has shrunk.”
“Don’t worry, it’ll grow back in a few days.”
“Ooh, this smells so nice…
Sophia, bracing herself against the heat, took a bite of the tortellini. A look of satisfaction appeared on her
face.
After swallowing her bite, she glanced at Lenora. “Nora, why did you decide to change the couch that day?”
Lenora paused for a moment, acting nonchalant. “I accidentally spilled some drink.”
“Really?”
“Really
“I thought during the days I was away, you were messing around with Zachary,”
A flush of warmth crept up Lenora’s ears. She indeed had spent the whole of yesterday messing around.
However, she said, “No.”
“Okay, then. When I came earlier, I saw Zachary standing downstairs as if he lost his mind, letting the rain pour over him.” Sophia took a bite of tortellini, looked up, and added, “He might be trying to play the victim here, so don’t you dare go soft on him.”
Unaware, Lenora’s grip on her fork tightened. “Is it raining heavily outside?”
“What do you think? It stung, like countless slaps on his face.” Sophia raised an eyebrow. “You’re not going soft on him, are you?”
“No,” said Lenora.
After finishing her meal, she returned to her room to study the script.
Outside, a tempest raged on, with lightning flashing and thunder roaring.
Lenora stared at the words in the script, each one familiar to her. Yet, when combined, they seemed as incomprehensible as a celestial tome.
Her mind was no longer focused on this.
Lenora cast a glance at the window.
Zachary wouldn’t still be standing down there, would he?
Did he really think that by doing so, she would go soft on him?
Heh.
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Ten minutes later, Lenora quietly descended the stairs, umbrella in hand.
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Worried about being discovered by Sophia, she closed the door as quietly and carefully as possible.
She wasn’t soft–hearted. She merely thought Zachary standing there below was a bit of an eyesore, so she wanted to ask him to leave.
