I Refuse to Divorce novel (Zoe and Mason) novel Chapter 53

Zoe kept Mia's situation a secret.

Gordon assumed that Mia had some business and would be away for a couple of days, with a nurse taking care of things. Seeing Zoe sitting there, lost in thought, he couldn't help but say, "You should go home. There's a nurse here."

Zoe shook her head. She didn't want to go anywhere right now. She just wanted to stay here.

As night fell, Gordon finally succumbed to sleep. Zoe sat alone on a simple chair, silently lost in her thoughts. A faint red mark on her cheek served as a reminder of the beating she endured from Carly.

Outside the hospital room, separated by a transparent glass pane, Mason stood silently. He observed the injuries on Zoe's profile, her absent-minded expression, and the emptiness in her eyes. Memories of the day she came out of Rosemary's house, fatigued but radiant when speaking, flashed through his mind.

"Actually, I've always been like this. It's just that you never noticed."

"Mason, that 300 thousand doesn't include sleeping with you. I remember you always kept your personal and professional life separate."

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At that time, Zoe was lively and vibrant. Mason knew that if he let go, she would quickly regain her vitality.

However, that meant that she wouldn't be Mrs. Lockwood anymore. She might be Cecil's or Gregory's wife.

Between helping others and helping oneself, Mason chose to help himself. He silently left, confident that Zoe would come to him.

She had always been very clever.

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On the rooftop of the hospital, the wind was strong. The first light of day was visible on the horizon. Zoe quietly watched that sliver of light, knowing that the sun would rise soon. However, those rays of light couldn't penetrate her heart.

Her brother had once said that life offers many choices, but Zoe now felt she had no way out. She could only beg Mason.

Even if his lover schemed against Mia, she would have to lower her head and ask him. Zoe was well aware of the price she would have to pay. What Mason wanted from her was nothing more than the appearance of a marital relationship.

In the dim light, a tall figure appeared behind her.

He had been accompanying her for a long time.

Zoe inadvertently turned her head and unexpectedly saw Cecil. He looked like he had just rushed back, covered in sweat. As he gazed at her, his eyes were gentle and warm.

Zoe's nose tingled.