Chapter 236
Sarah pondered Melvin’s words. What did he mean by “second time? Was the first time marrying James?
But she remembered her cousin hadn’t strongly objected to that marriage initially. He only tried getting to know James after
seeing her determination
So who was he really talking about?
Melvin had taken the wine bottle, leaving just a little in her glass. She lifted it and downed it like he had
Back in her room, slightly tipsy, she checked her phone. Opening her chat with Zachary, she saw how brief their conversations had become over just three days – a few lines, with today’s messages still unanswered
“Are you there?”
“At work.”
“Miss me?”
Every message Spoke of longing, but met silence. She wondered if she’d somehow offended him.
Sarah felt like she was reliving the past. These unanswered messages reminded her of her marriage – was history repeating
itself?
She’d only seen Zachary on the news these past days.
Watching him looking
no ured
on the financial news channel, she understood he was working hard.
Lost in thought, Sarah suddenly caught herself. What was she thinking?
Sure, he might be busy, but too busy to even text back?
She printed her research models and sent them to Jane and Professor Wells. After the last incident, she’d added double password protection and warned them both about security.
This model had taken three full days to complete. Jane had offered advice and provided the latest data.
After work, Mia followed her as usual. Now Melvin picked them up–she wondered if Mia found it as awkward as she did
She still caught herself looking for that familiar car at dismissal time, never finding it.
This time, she couldn’t resist. She slipped out the side entrance, with Mia following
Just outside the gate, something felt wrong. Someone was following them, but when she looked back, she only saw Mia
“Mia, you head back with Melvin first ”
o stay with you.”
Mia shook her head. “No, I want to
She felt uncomfortable at the Sanders estate, scared of the cold Melvin, She didn’t want to be alone with him he was mean.
keeping Sarah from her brother.
Sarah couldn’t help but smile, taking her hand gently. Then let’s go together. Hold tight.”
The west gate was the most discreet exit, leading to quiet, deep alleyways with few people around.
As they wound through the alleys, she heard footsteps getting closer. Who was it?
She turned back fearfully but saw no one, though she clearly heard them
The silence made every sound louder, especially on the concrete where footsteps echoed clearly against the stone
