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Chapter 68 The Things Susanna Did Not Want
Chapter 68 The Things Susanna Did Not Want
Lenora looked up at him, feeling a sense of disbelief.
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During her time at the Fuller residence, Zachary had always been lukewarm to her. It was not like him to bring her a cake.
“You don’t like it?” Zachary questioned upon seeing her expression.
Lenora shook her head, then quickly nodded.
Of course I like it.
She had noticed her classmate eating from this bakery before. The cakes were quite expensive, but she was fortunate enough to try their matcha cake once. It was a taste she found hard to forget.
Back then, her father’s salary comfortably supported them both. He never skimped on anything for Lenora, but Afternoon Delight’s cake was a luxury, much like an afternoon tea. For Lenora, who came from a modest background, it was incredibly precious.
“I’m glad you like it,” Zachary said with a faint smile before turning to ascend the stairs.
Lenora sat there, stunned, staring at the paper bag in front of her. She could hardly believe what was happening. It wasn’t until Zachary was about to ascend the stairs that she finally snapped back to reality. “Thank you.”
Regardless of whether Zachary heard her or not, Lenora knew that her voice was filled with sweetness.
For the first time, their conversation had evolved beyond mere pleasantries.
It seemed as if their relationship had taken a significant leap forward thanks to the cake.
She held the paper bag containing the cake, examining it from left to right, feeling a sense of satisfaction bubbling up within her.
At that very moment, even the usually tedious math and physics homework seemed endearing. She placed the cake beside her, silently promising herself that she could savor it as soon as she finished her homework.
That day, as expected, she finished her homework half an hour earlier than before. She carefully unwrapped the cake packaging, treating it as if it were some rare treasure.
After unwrapping it, she didn’t immediately start eating, Instead, she took a few photos with her phone.
But no matter how many shots were taken, she was not satisfied.
After much deliberation, she finally chose an acceptable photo and posted it on her Instagram without any captions but a single cake emoji.
It represented her silent joy, the youthful sentiments she couldn’t articulate, and the most innocent and naive love she had ever experienced.
That day, she found the black forest cake from Afternoon Delight to be exceptionally delicious. It was a
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Chapter 68 The Things Susanna Did Not Want
hundred times tastier than the matcha cake.
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Eventually, she often bought the black forest cake from this shop herself, and gradually it became a habit.
Rather than saying she loved the cakes from this particular shop, it would be more accurate to say that she. cherished the person who initially brought her the cake
Only now, after all this time, did she realize that the cake she had was actually the one Susanna didn’t want.
The love she had cherished for so many years came effortlessly to Susanna.
She only got things Susanna didn’t want.
Just like with Zachary, Susanna had to let him go before she could marry him.
At twenty past eleven, the gates of Galaxy Bay swung open, allowing a black Cayenne to drive in.
“Mr. Fuller, we’re here.”
The driver flicked on the interior light, casting a glance at the back seat.
Zachary was leaning against the seat with his eyes closed. Hearing that, he rubbed his temple and opened his eyes. He pushed the car door open, stepped out, and headed toward the house.
It was dark inside.
He pressed the switch at the entrance, instantly flooding the living room with a blinding brightness.
The living room was empty, the glaring light casting a solitary shadow over him.
Zachary stood in the middle of the living room and looked around. He couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was amiss.
Yet, he couldn’t quite pinpoint what it was.
He poured himself a glass of water. As he stepped out, he finally noticed it.
In the past, whenever he returned home late from social engagements, the living room lights were always
- on.
Sometimes, Lenora would be watching TV, other times, absorbed in her phone. There were also times when she’d be so tired that she’d fall asleep on the couch, waiting for him to come home and carry her to their bedroom.
He knew she was waiting for his return.
On the day he returned from his business trip at the start of the month, Lenora had waited for him so long that she fell asleep on the couch.
However, ever since he mentioned divorce, things changed. Each night when he returned, the living room. was always cloaked in darkness, filled with a chilling sense of emptiness.
“Mr. Fuller, welcome back,” Miranda said, having heard noises from the living room and coming out to take a look.
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“Sure.”
After a while, Miranda brought the hangover remedy to the coffee table in the living room and woke Zachary up. “Mr. Fuller. I’ve brought you the hangover remedy.”
Regardless, their marriage had taken a turn.
“All right.” Zachary nodded. He had a few slices of fruit before he headed upstairs.
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