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Chapter 247 | Want To See You Every Day

Chapter 247 | Want To See You Every Day

A brief, tense silence hung in the air.

"Uncle Zachary! I'm here!"

A high, innocent voice broke through the stillness.

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With a sudden pop, the door swung open, and Harrietta burst into the room, her small form bouncing with

energy.

She paused immediately upon seeing the others gathered in the hospital room, her big eyes blinking in surprise

as she looked at Susanna. "Hello?"

Susanna turned, her face haggard, her once beautiful features now starkly emphasized by prominent

cheekbones and sunken eyes.

She stared back at Harrietta with such a harsh expression that the little girl shrank away, quickly hiding herself

in Zachary's arms. In a small, trembling voice, she whispered, "Uncle Zachary, I'm scared."

Wrapping his arms around Harrietta, Zachary instinctively shielded her. He also made a subtle move, discreetly

tucking the photograph off the table and out of sight. He lifted his eyes to meet Susanna's gaze, and his voice

was firm yet calm, "You should leave now. Elijah's

Susanna glanced once more at Harrietta before turning to the door, but as she stepped forward, she bumped

directly into Lenora, who had just entered the room.

Susanna's eyes instantly narrowed, taking in Lenora's serene beauty-the delicate but flawlessly blended makeup,

the soft foundation that concealed any hint of scars. Her oval face was striking and smooth, unmarred by tor

turmoil.

Lenora was dressed impeccably, her camel-colored coat offset by a light scarf, her plaid skirt skimming mid-

thigh, and stylish black ankle boots completing her look. Her dark hair cascaded over her shoulders, a vision of

refined elegance. Susanna's gaze lingered, a spark of disdain flickering as she noticed that Lenora bore little

resemblance to Kenneth. Instead, she saw in her the vixen-like allure she attributed to her mother.

Lenora took a second to assess the disheveled figure standing before her, recognizing Susanna-the swoman

responsible for Gerald's death.

Her brows furrowed slightly as a flash of anger crossed her face, then faded into confusion.

How did she end up like this? Isn't she supposed to be under Zachary's protection?

Their eyes met, and in Lenora's cool gaze, Susanna saw a flicker of distaste. The sudden awareness of her own

disheveled appearance flared up in her mind.

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She clenched her fists, her expression hardening with suppressed fury, and as she strode past Lenora, she

deliberately bumped her shoulder. Without looking back, Susanna exited, her eyes ablaze with

resentment.

She knew Lenora must be enjoying seeing her so reduced. But she thought bitterly that this moment of triumph

for Lenora was temporary-one day, she would rise to greater heights, and when that day came, she would relish

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Lenora, though taken aback, remained silent, clenching her fists as she watched Susanna retreat down the hall.

She held her composure and then stepped fully into the ward, still unsettled. Harrietta peered up from Zachary's

embrace, asking, "Uncle Zachary, who was that lady? She was... kind of scary."

Before Zachary had a chance to reply, Lenora suddenly blurted out, "Why has Susanna becso thin?"

She'd studied Susanna carefully, frowning. It wasn't just that she'd lost weight; her skin looked dull, and the life

in her eyes seemed almost gone, like her spirit was fading.

With a look of surprise, Harrietta gasped, "Is she Susanna? The one Grandma adores so much?" Her voice was

full of disbelief.

Grandma... just what kind of taste is that?

Zachary gently stroked Harrietta's head. "Hattie, | need a nurse to change my IV. Could you go fetch one for

me?"

"Okay!" Harrietta bobbed her head and eagerly skipped out.

As soon as the door closed, Zachary turned his gaze to Lenora and slowly stood. He walked over to her, his tone

softening as he spoke. "Susanna's been staying at Triune Hospital recently." "Triune Hospital?" Lenora's brow

furrowed, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. She hadn't been aware L of Susanna's suffering until now.

Eyeing Zachary, she wondered, "Did you arrange for that?" "She's the reason my grandfather's no longer here. |

wouldn't just let her off." His tone was sharp, but there was a strange calmness to it. Lenora gazed at him,

incredulous.

Didn't he once care deeply for Susanna, even to the point where he would've let anything go for her?

Zachary noticed her hesitation and took a small step forward, locking his eyes with hers. "Nora," he murmured.

"I've told you before.

No Ill Ou're the one | care about. | never wanted Susanna the way you might

have thought. Don't you believeby now?"

Lenora looked away, her gaze dropping to the floor. There had been a tshe had stopped trusting him

entirely, every word he spoke felt insincere.

Zachary had always assured Lenora d

of his love for her, but she'd never fully trusted his words. For the

longest time, she'd dismissed those pro

But now, hints that he might actually have "gs for her left her mind blank, racing with questions. Was

he truly fond of her?

And if so, what did that mean for their years of shared history-their wedding anniversary, their rocky attempts at

building a life together? She wondered, in quiet torment, what it all had meant to him.

Despite Lenora suffering countless humiliations in front of friends, family, and strangers alike, he had chosen to

go to Susanna.

All those painful memories that left her restless on long, sleepless nights-what had they amounted to, really?

And what about their child, who'd never made it into the world?

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Maybe he did care for her, but that only went so far.

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Because, in her mind, to truly love someone meant one saw them without trying; one's thoughts turned to them

often, their presence brought comfort and happiness, and their pain was something one couldn't bear to see.

She'd never seen these signs in him- at least, not while he still consistently made sacrifices for Susanna, often at

her expense.

Perhaps his attachment wasn't love, but just familiarity-a habit, built from three years of marriage, that made

him reluctant to walk away.

"Nora, could you giveanother chance, please..." His voice was soft, cautious.

But Lenora said nothing. After a moment of hesitation, Zachary gently reached for her hand, hoping she'd allow

him that closeness. Startled, Lenora instinctively took a step back.

He paused, his hand awkwardly hanging in the air before he let it fall, forming a fist to cover his embarrassment.

He tugged the corner of his mouth into a wry smile. "I'm sorry," he murmured, "I was too hasty."

After a moment's reflection, Lenora finally spoke. "It's not that | don't trust you," she said slowly, "but... | find it

hard to read you now. Not long ago, you were so devoted to Susanna." She glanced up, meeting his eyes. "I even

heard her ask you earlier-did you ever love her?"

"At first, | wasn't sure," Zachary replied quietly, his voice firm now. "But now, | can tell you, without question, the

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answer is no."

Lenora looked at him, genuinely stunned. She couldn't comprehend it. He had done so much for Susanna,

treating her with patience, loyalty, and care-how could he not have loved her?

Seeing her expression, Zachary hesitated, his hand brushing over the cigarette box in his pocket. He almost

pulled it out but resisted. "Initially," he began, his voice steady, "lI was moved by her persistence. But as time

went on, | cto realize we weren't right for each oth When he'd first learned about Susanna's painful past,

he'd been overcwith guilt and a sense of duty. But, ultimately, it was just that-guilt, not love. Lenora was the

one who touched his heart.

In fact, he'd reasoned, if he could act so rationally and alert the authorities when Susanna was in danger, it

clearly meant something was missing.

If it had been Lenora in such a crisis, there would've been no hesitation. He would've done anything, even

defying logic, to keep her safe.

Back then, he hadn't yet understood the difference; he'd confused guilt for love.

"Zachary," Lenora said softly, "have you ever thought that maybe it's not love... that maybe you're just used to

being with me?"

"I've wondered the sthing," Zachary replied, his eyes dropping as he spoke, his voice gentle. "But

then | realized it wasn't just familiarity. I like you, Ah Liang. | wanted to see you every day, and when you're with

me, my mood's always brighter. When | see you cry, my heart aches. When you're with Jonas..." He faltered,

struggling to find the words. "I can't even describe the jealousy | feel. If this were just a habit, I'd keep you locked

away somewhere, like a bird in a gilded cage."

Born into privilege, Zachary had always been the center of attention. With his looks and talent, he was admired,

respected, envied, and he'd had everything he wanted for most of his life. Until now, he had

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never felt emotions like envy or jealousy.

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Yet, when he learned Lenora might have feelings for someone else, and saw her with Jonas, something in him

shifted. He felt bitterness, a

sour taste in his mouth that lingered for days, a tightness in his chest he couldn't ignore. Much later, he finally

understood what that feeling was-jealousy, raw and unfiltered.

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