Chapter 144 Passionate Yet Heartless
Chapter 144 Passionate Yet Heartless
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Bewildered and groggy, Lenora opened her eyes to the sight of a white ceiling.
Memories before she fell unconscious flooded back, as if she was dreaming. She closed her eyes for a moment, slowly raising her hand to touch her cheek, only to feel a patch of gauze.
“Nora, you’re awake!”
Upon hearing a sound, Zachary hastily walked over and sat by the bed. “How are you feeling?”
A hum buzzed gently in Lenora’s ears, her eyes catching sight of the subtle movement of his lips. Unconsciously, she asked, “What did you say?“.
As soon as she spoke, her voice was raspy and hoarse. The pain in her throat felt like it was being sliced by a knife.
Immediately, Zachary brought over a glass of water. He gently lifted her head and cautiously helped her take a few sips.
“I’m asking how are you feeling right now? Is there any discomfort anywhere?”
Zachary placed the water cup on the table, leaning in closer, almost resting near Lenora’s ear.
Lenora turned her head to look at him, slightly puzzled. “What are you doing so close to me?” she asked, her tone nonchalant.
“The doctor mentioned that you’re currently suffering from a perforated eardrum due to an external ear injury, causing a decrease in hearing on both sides. However, your hearing should gradually improve over time.”
“Oh, my dad’s ashes…” Lenora looked at Zachary, her voice hoarse as she spoke.
“Don’t worry. I’ve already arranged for someone to transfer his ashes into a new urn. He’s now resting peacefully.”
“That’s good to hear. Once I get discharged from the hospital, I want to visit my father,” Lenora said, letting out a sigh of relief.
“Sure. I’ll go with you.”
“Do you have a mirror?”
Zachary understood what she meant. Gently, he caressed her cheek, brushing aside the stray hairs by her temple. “The doctor said there won’t be any scars left in the future,” he reassured her.
“I want to see….
“Is it okay to use a phone since there’s no mirror here?”
“All right.”
Zachary took out his own phone and held it up in front of Lenora.
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The black screen of the phone reflected her current appearance.
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Her hair was disheveled, with some redness and swelling visible on her eyelids and face. White bandages were adhered to the wounds on both sides, presenting a sight that was far from appealing.
“You can put it away.”
Zachary put away his phone, offering words of comfort in a soft voice. “Don’t worry. You will get better.”
“The culprit from yesterday was a middle–aged woman.”
“I know. It was Susanna’s mother. She murdered Susanna’s father and has already been apprehended.”
Lenora was utterly taken aback.
Did Susanna’s mother really kill Susanna’s father?
“Don’t overthink it,” he advised. “The doctor mentioned you had a threatened miscarriage. You’ll need to rest in bed for our baby’s sake. Let’s delegate your work responsibilities for now. All right?”
Taken aback, Lenora turned to look at Zachary.
A moment later, without realizing it, she found her hand resting on her own abdomen, her gaze dropping down.
Zachary eventually found out the matter concerning the child.
He probably wouldn’t let her go even more now.
“Are you so certain that the child is yours?” she suddenly asked in a soft voice.
“Who else’s could it be, if not mine?” Zachary asked casually without a hint of doubt in his tone.
He knew Lenora would absolutely never be unfaithful during their marriage.
The child could only be his.
With a smile, Lenora said, “You’re quite confident, aren’t you? Aren’t you afraid that the child might be someone else’s? Maybe I was afraid you’d find out, and that was why I insisted on divorcing you?”
“So, what you’re saying is, you want me to divorce you? I won’t fall for your tricks.”
Lenora was at a loss for words.
Looking at Lenora’s expression, Zachary curled his lips into a smile as he held her hand. “Nora, you knew you were pregnant all along, didn’t you? You claimed that you had digestive issues and often took those two bottles of medicine. I had a doctor look at them, and they’re actually prenatal supplements. Why didn’t you tell me you were pregnant? If it wasn’t for this accident, were you planning to keep it a secret from me, divorce me, and give birth to our child all by yourself?”
Lenora fell silent for a moment. “I had thought about telling you, right on the day after you returned from your business trip, but… you proposed the divorce first”
Zachary’s expression stiffened, his hand slowly tightening around Lenora’s. He held her hand firmly in his
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“I’m sorry…
Lenora closed her eyes, letting out a sigh. “Ms. Carston”
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