No Remarriage for us Stay Away (Lenora and Zachary) novel Chapter 523

Chapter 523 A Test Of Wits And Will
A couple of days prior, Bjorn had seen Harrietta interacting with Lenora at the mall. They seemed to be getting along quite well. He merely came up with an excuse to take Harrietta away.

“That's impossible.”

“Why would it be impossible?”

“Calm down, Sir. I have a few questions for you. First, do you think with Isla's personality, she could take good care of Hattie? Secondly, even if you do have affection for Hattie, you're not getting any younger. You're constantly busy with work, and your wife's health isn't the best. How much time can you really spend with Hattie? Thirdly, even if you delegate your responsibilities to Zephyr, freeing up more time for Hattie, you are a generation apart from her. Can you truly offer her the same love and care as her parents? I trust that upon careful consideration, Sir, you will understand what's best for Hattie.”

Bjorn felt like he was doing a Clusian listening test, his patience wearing thin as he mentally translated halfway through.

“All this talk is pointless. We should let Carol make her own choice. Let her stay in Fairlake for a while. If she decides she wants to return, I'll bring her back.”

“Hattie is still young. She shouldn't go to Fairlake alone. Besides, she's unfamiliar with the surroundings.”

“I will be there for her, no? I will take good care of her.”

Zachary let out a soft snort. “Sir, in terms of bloodline, you are indeed Hattie's granddad. However, beyond that, you're no more than a stranger who's barely acquainted with her.”

“If you're uneasy, then follow along.” Bjorn squinted his eyes. “Are you worried that I might forcefully keep Carol in Fairlake? Or is it that you lack confidence in yourself, afraid that once Carol leaves with me, she might not want to return?”

“There's no need for reverse psychology, Sir. That tactic doesn't work on me.”

“Then why don't you call Carol and let her make the decision herself? If she chooses to come with me, what right do you have to interfere with the bond between a grandparent and grandchild?”

“I'm her guardian.”

“That's why I've come to talk to you today. Otherwise, I would have taken Carol away yesterday!”

The two of them engaged in a back-and-forth exchange, testing and challenging each other.

Upon Bjorn's insistent request, Zachary made a call to the kindergarten teacher.

Following that, Zachary spent twenty minutes sipping coffee face-to-face with Bjorn.

Twenty minutes later, classes had ended at the kindergarten.

“The others, go out and play. Harrietta, could you stay behind for a moment?” the teacher said.

Once all the other kids had gone out to play, Harrietta looked up and asked, “Teacher, why did you ask me to stay behind?”

The teacher replied with a smile, “Your daddy called me earlier. He said to call him back after your class.”

Harrietta's heart suddenly filled with anxiety. Just now, Granddad mentioned that he was at Fuller Tower, trying to persuade Daddy to allow me to go to Fairlake. Why did Daddy suddenly call? Could he have been persuaded? Am I really going to stay in Fairlake with Granddad? Well, that works... Aunt Lenora mentioned over the phone yesterday that she would be going on a business trip to Fairlake in a couple of days.

Harrietta found a quiet place and returned Zachary's call.

As soon as the phone rang, Bjorn immediately set down his porcelain cup, reminding him, “Put your phone on speaker mode.”

Zachary glanced up at him, pressing the speakerphone button with a hint of annoyance. “Hey, Hattie.”

“Uncle Zachary? Were you looking for me?”

The childlike voice echoed from the receiver. Bjorn heard the form of address Harrietta used to address Zachary, and he couldn't help looking at Zachary pridefully. It seems that Carol's feelings for Zachary are rather indifferent. She didn't even call him Daddy...

“Do you want to go to Fairlake with your granddad?” Zachary asked directly.

I already said no to Daddy yesterday. If Daddy didn't want me to go, he wouldn't call me to ask again... Daddy must have been persuaded by Granddad, hoping I would change my mind. Harrietta didn't want to put Zachary in a tough spot either, so she responded, “Sure.”

The moment Zachary heard the response, his expression faltered. A look of bewilderment spread across his face. Subconsciously, he glanced at Bjorn.

Bjorn wore a confident smile on his face.

“Hattie, are you sure you want to go? If you don't want to, feel free to tell me,” Zachary said.

Harrietta thought Zachary wanted her to go but was afraid she might feel aggrieved.