Too Late for Regret:My Ex-Husband Are Trying to Win Me Back novel Chapter 21

By evening, Lorelai finished her work at the studio and prepared to head home. The moment she opened the door, she saw Zachary standing outside.

In his arms was a bouquet of garden roses. "Nettie, these are your favourites."

Lorelai let out a cold snort.

The day she left, Zachary couldn't even remember what she liked. He had thought she liked regular roses. Only now did he recall her favorite—the simple, elegant garden roses.

People only seemed to realize what mattered after they had lost it.

"Mr. Wright, first of all, my name is Lorelai. I don't know who this 'Nettie' is. Second, I don't like garden roses."

Zachary stiffened. "But you used to love them."

Lorelai smiled brightly, her words cutting. "You said it yourself—that was before. People change. I used to like garden roses. Now, I might like regular roses too. After all, familiarity bred contempt; even the loveliest blossom would lose its charm with constant, unchanging exposure."

Zachary knew exactly what she was implying, but he refused to give up. "Is it because of Philip? Is that why you're rejecting me? Have you fallen for him?"

Aside from Philip, Zachary couldn't think of any other reason she would reject him.

Her expression darkened instantly. "Don't project your filthy thoughts onto Philip. He's nothing like you. And stop blaming others for what you did. You're not innocent either. I begged you again and again to investigate the matter properly, but you refused each time. It wasn't that you trusted your own eyes; you trusted Charmaine without question. After all, she was your first love."

With that final sting, Lorelai turned to leave. Zachary stepped forward to block her, but before he could touch her, Philip suddenly appeared between them.

"Mr. Wright, know your place."

Seeing Philip, all the frustration Zachary had bottled up all day finally erupted. "You're talking to me about minding my place? Who are you to Nettie? What right do you have to lecture me?"

Lorelai frowned, then walked over and linked her arm through Philip's. "He's my boyfriend. Is that enough of a reason for you?"

Philip froze for a second. He knew she was putting on a show, but his heart still leaped. Once she acknowledged him like that, confidence surged.

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