Chapter 231
He needed to take that st
that step, to show Melvin he could protect Sarah
+25 BONUS
“Could you take Mia with you?” Zachary asked seriously. “Her condition is more stable when you’re around
Sarah nodded. She’d wanted to bring Mia anyway but wasn’t sure if Zachary would agree.
“Okay. Melvin says we’re leaving tomorrow morning. Bring Mia early, I don’t think he’ll refuse.” Though Sarah wasn’t entirely
confident
Zachary kissed her nose. “I haven’t kept my promise yet. I said I’d talk to Melvin, but now you’re leaving before I could *
Sarah cupped his face in her hands, smiling. “Maybe he’s rushing because he knows you won’t give up
“Sarah, trust me. I’ll convince Melvin.” He wouldn’t surrender.
“I know,”
Zachary gazed into her eyes
es with burning intensity “Sasa…”
He stopped himself, swallowing his words.
Before Sarah could ask, his lips found hers
He held her tight, as i
if trying to merge
ne het i
into himself. There was a metallic taste between their lips.
Sarah lost herself in this ocean of love, willing to drown forever
Zachary woke from exhaustion to his phone buzzing. An email – a flight itinerary screenshot
His heart lurched. He dressed quickly, pausing to kiss the sleeping Sarah’s forehead
I’m sorry, Sarah *
He left the hotel. He couldn’t keep her that person
con was
coming back.
At 5 AM, Sarah woke to find his side of the bed empty and cold.
It felt wrong. Though they hadn’t been together long, hadn’t shared a tied many times,
she’d ot
grown used to his presence.
In three years of marriage with James, sleeping in the same bed with separate blankets, she’d never felt this way
Closing her eyes only brought Zachary’s face to mind. Unable to sleep, she got up
She wondered if Melvin was back. His call yesterday seemed urgent. Since handing the company to him, she’d stayed
uninvolved
At seven, while watching sunrise through the floor to ceiling windows, Melvin called her down for breakfast.
She quickly texted Zachary perfect timing to bring Mia
But surprisingly, only Mia appeared with her suitcase
“Sarah” She sat quietly beside Sarah
Melvin looked surprised “Miss Reynolds?”
“Mi Sanders, Sarah is my therapist I need to go with her,” Mia said politely
Melvin looked at Sarah, seeing her determusation
Though she was Zachary’s sister. Melvin knew about her psychological issues Unexpectedly, he agreed despite his stern expression
Even Sarah was surprised – he despised Zachary but showed unusual kindness to Mia
At the Sanders estate, Melvin had prepared a bedroom for Sarah and another next door for Mia
Sarah quickly fell back into routine
She still worked at Adams University during the day, taking Mia to classes.
After dinner, she’d spend time on Mia’s therapy.
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