Chapter 669
However, Zachary cut his mother short before she could finish.
A little frustrated just then, he snapped, 'How could you say that, Mom? Don't you remember what you did to her? I didn't hold that against you and I wouldn't have managed to keep her if she didn't lose her memory. And yet you still suspect her after everything that's happened?"
Mrs. Slate held her son's gaze. "I didn't want to suspect her, but it's just too much of a coincidence."
’The investigation made everything very clear-the fire was just an accident from faulty wiring. How could you blame that on her?"
Zachary was naturally unhappy.
He felt like he owed Lulu, and he was single-minded about making amends. How was he a man if he still suspected her now?
Outside the ward, Lulu turned to leave after hearing that, her expression impassive.
But she was certainly not getting soft just because of what Zachary said.
Within, Mrs. Slate knew that Zachary would not believe her without evidence, and she hence said, ’Just pretend I never said anything."
Still, her suspicions never eased and she was actually determined to investigate Lulu now.
Zachary was still huffing, but he was more rational these days.
Keeping his voice low, he said, "Mom, I really love Lulu and I don't want to lose her. Please don't suspect her on a whim."
While Mrs. Slate stayed silent, there was a dark look in her eyes as she looked at her son.
Still, Zachary sat down beside her bed in silence, waiting until Lulu returned.
Taking the apples off her hands, he quickly put them on the table and took Lulu's hand, heading outside.
Lulu knew what got him upset, but she asked him anyway, "What's wrong? You don't look too happy!"
"My arm hurts," Zachary said.
’You should ask a doctor to check that."
"I'll be fine with you at my side." Zachary turned to smile at her. "And I'm happy that you came back to me."
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