No Remarriage: You Don't Deserve Me (Lenora and Zachary) novel Chapter 9

Chapter 9 Awakening From A Dream

Three years ago, Zachary had brought Susanna back to the Fuller residence.

Back then, Lenora was still a university student. Despite the considerable distance between her campus and the Fuller residence, she insisted on returning every day, just so she wouldn't miss his occasional visits.

That day, she didn't miss a thing.

She personally witnessed Zachary introducing Susanna to his family as his girlfriend.

Lenora watched them embrace and kiss in the back garden.

She had always thought that she could only watch him from afar all her life.

Even on the day she married Zachary, she still believed she was dreaming.

Since it was a dream, there would certainly be a day when she would wake up.

Susanna was the person who woke her up from that dream.

A subtle pain washed over Lenora's heart, yet she managed a faint smile, “It's been a while, Ms. Carston. You've become even more radiant and captivating.”

She could no longer bring herself to address Susanna affectionately.

“Thank you, and I could say the same about you. By the way, Nora, do you like that album signed by L.X herself? I heard that you like L.X. I happened to befriend her while I was abroad. When I returned, I specifically asked her to sign it for you,” Susanna said with a smile.

As if struck by a bolt from the blue, Lenora was frozen in shock. She, who had always been composed in the face of adversity, was, for the first time, at a loss and somewhat bewildered.

She felt like a clown surrounded by a crowd and bringing endless laughter to everyone.

She looked at Zachary hesitantly, a plea evident in her eyes.

She wished Zachary would tell her that what Susanna said was wrong, that the gift was bought by him, that he had specifically asked someone to get it.

Zachary looked at her indifferently, his words, however, stabbed her in the heart. “What's the matter? Don't you like the gift Susanna brought for you?”

Unable to show any emotion, Lenora's face was expressionless.

After a while, she calmed down and said softly, “Let's save the reminiscing for later. Everyone has been waiting for a long time, so let's get down to business.”

“All right.” Upon hearing this, Susanna turned toward Zachary and said, “Zack, you should head back to the office. Remember to join us for lunch at noon.”

“Okay.”

Lenora watched his retreating figure with a bitter taste in her mouth. Her heart ached, leaving her breathless.