No Remarriage: You Don't Deserve Me (Lenora and Zachary)
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Zachary clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white. Veins popped out on the back of his hand, and a glint of malice flashed in his

He believed Johanne.

eyes.

They grew up together, and nobody understood Johanne better than him. Johanne was mild-mannered, indecisive, and though he had the ambition, he lacked the courage to act. Those actions were definitely influenced by someone behind the scenes, that's the only reason he would have acted that way.

Had it not been for Susanna, the brothers might not have ended up where they were today!

However, the origin of the issue was undeniably linked to Johanne.

Zachary was disappointed that Johanne wasn't living up to his potential.

"Not too long ago, Mallory mentioned she found out you've been in touch with another woman

"It was Susanna," Johanne looked up and said, "Your people were searching for her everywhere, she secretly came to see me, and we had a fight."

The scratches on his neck that Mallory saw were indeed caused by Susanna.

Yet, frustratingly, he couldn't utter a single word. He could only watch her as she painfully struggled, her spirit diminishing and her appearance withering,

To be honest, now that Zachary knew everything, Johanne actually felt a sense of relief.

At last, he no longer needed to be on tenterhooks, living in constant fear and trepidation.

Zachary scoffed. "She caused Grandpa's death, and she even had the audacity to approach you..."

As he spoke. Zachary paused abruptly, as if suddenly recalling something. His pupils contracted sharply. "Grandpa's death...!"

"Yes. Grandpa didn't die because of you, but because of me. I am the one who disappointed him..." Johanne closed his eyes in anguish.

Susanna laid everything bare before Gerald, even shifting the blame for the staged kidnapping and the death of Fernando entirely onto Johanne. Gerald could never have imagined that his eldest grandson, who had always been gentle and humble, was actually involved in taking a life.

The life at stake wasn't just anyone's; it was Lenora's father.

Johanne had once attended his funeral, acting as if nothing was wrong-

This revelation left Gerald deeply devastated, filled with immense disappointment.

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He prided himself on being a champion of justice, and deeply regretted the death of Fernando. He hadn't expected the person responsible for Fernando's demise would be his own grandson. Zachary gritted his teeth, slamming his fist against the wall once more. His knuckles turned bright red, the skin scraped raw,

You really are despicable!"

No wonder

No wonder Geralds will was so peculiar.

Johanne gazed despondently at the ceiling "Yes, I am despicable! Have you figured out what you're going to do with me?" Zachary looked up at him, unable to hold back as he stepped forward and delivered a swift kick to his leg.

Johanne struggled to his feet, swaying slightly as he began to move away. "If you're still unsure, then I'll head home first."

As he approached the door, Zachary's voice echoed from behind him. "Spend some quality time with your wife at home these days..." Johanne paused. "I know."

Lenora had been waiting in the office until it got dark. Just when she was about to lose her patience, Zachary finally returned.

Seeing him enter, Lenora looked up from her book "I called you, why didn't you answer..."

Before she had even finished speaking, she was left agape in surprise.

The Zachary standing before her now seemed like a completely different person compared to when he had left.

His face bore several bruises, his hair was disheveled, his collar was askew, and his tie hung loosely across his chest. His suit was wrinkled all over, making him look utterly disheveled and far from his usual polished self. "Zachary, d-did you get into a fight?" Lenora instinctively put down the book in her hand and rose from the sofa.

Zachary stood rooted to the spot, his gaze intensely fixed on Lenora. His eyes were a deep abyss, with something stirring within.

Seeing him silent, Lenora took a step forward, tilting her head curiously as she asked, "What's the matter? Why are you staring at me?"

Suddenly, Zachary strode forward without uttering a word. He pulled her into his arms, burying his head in the crook of her neck. His eyes were closed, and his voice was hoarse. "Nora..."

Lenora placed a hand on his shoulder, slightly tilting her head. "Zachary, what's wrong?

His scorching breath fanned against Lenora's neck, and she fought hard to resist the urge to pull away.

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After a lengthy silence, Zachary took a deep breath, led his eyes, and managed to regain has composure "It's nothing." he said.

He slowly took a step back, releasing Lenora.

Lenora looked up. keenly noticing the heaviness in his heart.

She studied the red swelling and purple bruises on his face up close. "Did you get into a figh

"Yes," Zachary responded softly.

Lenora was taken aback. "Ill get the first aid kit, you sit down first!

The Chairman's office had a spare first-aid kit, which contained some basic medications.

Zachary remained silent, casually draping his trench coat over the back of the sofa before sitting down Lenora placed the first aid kit on the table, sat down and started rummaging for ointment. As she did so. she asked, "What happened? How did you end up in a fight? Don't you have a driver?"

In other words, who dared to strike Zachary?

Who had the audacity to beat up Zachary like this?

Zachary remained silent.

After not hearing his voice for a long time. Lenora glanced over and opened the ointment, squeezing some onto a cotton swab. "Come here and let me see your face."

He was unwilling to speak, and Lenora did not press further.

The only reason she was willing to help him with the medicine was to show her gratitude. After all, he hath negotiated with Susanna on her behalf to give her the upper hand.

Zachary obediently leaned his head toward Lenora. As she pressed the cotton swab against his skin, a soothing sensation spread through him.

Lenora glanced at him. "Does it hurt?"

"All good."2

Zachary gazed deeply at Lenora, his eyes filled with profound affection.

A sudden jolt of nervousness made Lenora's heart skip a beat. The sensation sent a shiver down her spine. forcing her to avert her gaze. As she administered the medicine, she asked. "Are there any injuries apart from your face?" "Yes," Zachary paused for a moment before he spoke.

"Where?"

Instinctively, Lenora sized up Zachary

Zachary took hold of Lenora's soft, delicate hand, pressing it against his own chest His gaze was fixed on Lenora. "Right here. The wound is right here... only you can heal it."

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Lenora's mouth twitched slightly as she swiftly pulled her hand out of his grasp. "Zachary, have some decency," she said,

Suddenly, Lenora turned and grasped Zachary's hand tightly.

"What's this? Changed your mind?" Zachary raised an eyebrow, a subtle smirk playing on his lips, carrying a hint of an elusive amusement.

"Change my mind, my foot!" Lenora glared at him. "What's the matter with your hand?"

Zachary looked down, noticing that the knuckles on the back of his hand were swollen and red. There were also some areas where the skin had broken and was oozing blood. "It's just a minor injury.

With a soft huff, Lenora returned the ointment back to its place. "A minor injury? Then there's no need for medicine."

"Hey, hey, hey!"

Zachary immediately stopped her, picking up the ointment and placing it back in Lenora's hand. "It's needed."

Lenora rolled her eyes at him, taking his hand with one of hers while gently applying ointment with a cotton swab in the other.

Zachary lifted his gaze, observing Lenora who was fully engrossed with her eyes lowered and brows furrowed. He let his own eyelashes flutter close, a mix of emotions swirling within him. Had he noticed her earlier, cared for her, cherished her, would she have fallen for someone else?

Unfortunately, there were no what-ifs.

He still didn't know how to tell her about her father's situation....

She had always held Johanne in high regard. Learning that her father's death was linked to Johanne would undoubtedly cause her great distress... Zachary let out a soft sigh.

"Done."

Lenora tossed the cotton swab into the trash bin and organized the first-aid kit before turning to Zachary "Can we discuss that matter now?" she asked. Zachary paused for a moment, glancing out the window. "It's getting a bit late, are you hungry? How about we replace a restaurant and chat over a meal?" A vein throbbed on Lenora's forehead.

From getting out of the car to arriving at the office, then through the meeting, going out and back agairi, was now time for dinner.

She seriously doubted that Zachary was intentionally messing with her.