No Remarriage: You Don't Deserve Me (Lenora and Zachary)
Stay Away 372

Chapter 372 Repaid On His Behalf

Lenora knew well, that Jasmine had a purpose for her visit.

So, this is the reason.

+5 Free Coins

It only took Lenora a brief moment of thought to understand what was going on. A mix of disdain and incredulity filled her internally.

The Winfrey family must've heeded Zachary's words to seek an explanation from the Hoffman family. To protect Summer, the Hoffman family will have to replace a way to get Howard out of the mess. And so, Jasmine's here. She's abandoned me for over twenty years, but now Looking at Lenora's mocking expression, Jasmine calmly scooped some vegetables and served them to her, her expression gentle. "Nora, I know you're very resistant to this matter, but I'm doing this all for your own good. Think about it, you and your friend are fine. Howar natured young man who means no harm. Wouldn't it be a pity to have him imprisoned? If you're willing to settle, both the Winfrey family and the Hoffman family will be extremely grateful. This could greatly benefit your life and career. Why go

O extremes and cause a lose-lose situation?"

She added after a slight pause, "Moreover, you must be aware of this by now, this matter involves Summer. You probably don't understand fully, Summer's parents passed away not long after they arrived in Jeahron, leaving only Summer behind. You two are cousins. Can y Lenora looked at Jasmine with a face full of mockery. "Are you done talking? If so, I'm leaving. Let me make it clear to you, I have no intention of forgiving Howard. You might as well give up on that idea."

Having said that, she stood up and left.

As she was about to walk out the door, Jasmine suddenly called out to her from behind, "Nora, don't you want to know about your real background?"

Lenora paused in her steps, her heart skipping a beat. An uneasy premonition stirred within her.

My background? Am I not the daughter of Fernando and Jasmine? What else could my background be?

Watching her retreating figure, Jasmine rose to her feet and slowly approached her. Suddenly, she dropped a bombshell, revealing, "I can't keep this from you any longer. The truth is, you are not Fernando's daughter at all." Lenora's body stiffened, her fists clenched abruptly. She turned to stare at Jasmine, her voice laced with sarcasm, saying, "You can stop with your efforts now. Even if you tell me I'm the chairman's daughter, I still won't forgive Howard." With a faint smile, Jasmine looked at Lenora before her. "I'm not spouting nonsense, Lenora. What I'm saying is true."

She sighed. "Back then, I was out there, making a name for myself, but I upset some people. In haste, I married Fernando. He was indeed a good man, but he wasn't the one I loved. Later on, your biological father came looking for me..." "So you cheated?" Lenora gritted her teeth in anger, her voice harsh and quivering uncontrollably as she

1/3

10:45 Fri, Nov 15 BU Kis

Chapter 372 Repaid On His Behalf

questioned.

83%

+5 Free Coins

Jasmine didn't deny it. "Do you know who your biological father is? His name is Kenneth. He has a daughter named Susanna. If you don't believe me, you can ask Zachary. He should've known this all along."

Lenora felt as if she had been struck squarely on the head, a buzzing noise filled her ears, and her mind went completely blank.

After a tumult of emotions within her, she calmly stated, "Your words won't work on me. Even if what you're saying is true, I will never forgive Howard."

"I had thought that Kenneth was my savior, but unexpectedly, he was just a flirtatious man, never considering marrying me. Later, I headed north alone to make a living, and that's when I met Bertram. I wanted to bring you along, but with my status, it was difficult even to ma him disagreed with us being together, some even went as far as to harm me. Your aunt and uncle were casualties, trying to shield me from harm, that's why I can't abandon Summer. I hope you can

nderstand me, Nora."

Lenora didn't take Jasmine's words seriously. She knew that if the latter truly wanted to take her back to the Hoffman family, she could've done it now even if she couldn't back then. There was no need to wait for over twenty years, only to acknowledge her now because of She still vividly remembered the repulsive attitude Jasmine displayed at the hospital the last time.

Lenora turned to look at Jasmine. "Had you not sought me out, pressuring me to forgive Howard, perhaps I might've understood you."

Jasmine remained calm as ever. "Nora, whether you resent me or hate me, for the sake of Summer, I have to do this. In fact, I initially didn't intend to give birth to you, otherwise, Bertram and I wouldn't have had such a hard time. If you forgive Howard, consider it as repayi Lenora never expected that Jasmine would guilt-trip her with such unabashed righteousness.

"I made it clear to you, it's impossible. To give birth without providing care is worse than not giving birth at all. This isn't a favor; it's a grudge."

"Nora, you're quite emotional right now, and you may make the wrong decisions. You should go home and think things through." Jasmine paused slightly. "I heard that last time the Winfrey family came around, it was Zachary who helped you out. If the Hoffman family takes As April's weather gradually warmed, the nights remained strikingly cold, a chill that seemed to assault

one's senses.

After leaving the restaurant, Lenora adjusted the coat on her. She descended a flight of stairs, staring blankly ahead, utterly motionless.

The driver parked the car by the roadside. When he noticed that Lenora stood frozen there, he thought she hadn't spotted the car and so, he turned on the hazard lights.

2/3

10:45 Fri, Nov 15

Chapter 372 Repaid On His Behalf

83%1

+5 Free Coins

Seeing Lenora still not approaching, the driver rolled down the car window and called out, "Ms. Wilkin, why aren't you getting in the car?"

Regaining her senses, Lenora slowly made her way to the car. She opened the door and got in, her voice slightly hoarse, saying, "Head... to the riverside."

The driver paused, catching a glimpse of Lenora through the rear-view mirror. He noticed her reddened eyes and hesitated before speaking, "Ms. Wilkin, it's quite cold by the river... Is there something troubling you?"

Seeing Lenora remain silent, the driver refrained from saying anything further.

The dim yellow light from the roadside lamps intermittently cast a warm glow on Lenora's face through the car window, flickering between brightness and darkness.

Leaning against the back of her seat, she gazed out at the street scene through the car window. Her face wore an expression of utter defeat, and she felt as if a heavy stone weighed on her heart. She had absolutely no desire to speak. Reminiscences of the childhood gossip and whispers from the village kept flashing back in my memory. It turns out, what they said is true. I'm not my dad's child. I'm an illegitimate child scorned by everyone.

A bitter taste welled up in Lenora's throat, quickly followed by a sharp sting in her nose, causing her vision to blur with unshed tears.

The shrill blast of a car horn, the deafening sound of impact, a car with its entire front part crumpled in, and the fierce flames that followed...

The light reflected in Lenora's eyes, almost as if they were stained red by the fierce blaze.

She recalled the car accident, the one that had taken her father's life.

Dad loved me dearly. But it turns out, I'm not his daughter. If it wasn't for me, Dad wouldn't have died. I shouldn't have existed in this world.

Lenora bit her lower lip, desperately holding back the sorrow welling up inside her. She forced herself to look upward, but it was not enough to stop the tears from falling.

If Dad knew that I'm not his daughter, he'd surely be heartbroken.

Memories of the warm moments with her father began to resurface in her mind, one after another. The immense pain was overwhelming, and she gradually found it harder and harder to breathe. Why did it turn out like this?

She slowly slid down from her seat.

The driver glanced into the rear-view mirror and was instantly startled by the sight. "Ms. Wilkin, what's wrong?"

<

3/3

10:46 Fri, Nov 15 BKK

C