hapter 103
Over and over, Serena’s rejection and indifference replayed in Zach’s mind.
She would never have done that in the past. If she had seen him being beaten, she would have rushed in without hesitation, shielding him from the blows, crying and begging to know if he
was hurt.
But now, she had simply stood by and watched. She had even gotten into another man’s car right after he had helped her.
The more he thought about it, the more restless be became. He had to find her and get a straight answer.
Howard narrowed his eyes, studying Zach carefully, trying to gauge how much affection he still had for Serena.
However, Rachel had already spoken up. “Serena has never respected Howard. She knows he’s- in the hospital, yet she hasn’t come to see him even once. Mr. Foster, you and Serena are close.
Maybe you could talk some sense into her? No matter what, Howard is still her father. He cares about her.”
She sighed dramatically. “As his daughter, she should at least come visit her father, don’t you think?”
It didn’t matter whether Zach convinced Serena. What mattered was keeping him on their side for now. Later, they could decide how to deal with her based on Howard’s instructions.
Rachel had it all planned out.
Howard quickly followed up, sighing dramatically. “I don’t know how I ended up with such an ungrateful daughter. Mr. Foster, you’ve always been close to her. Maybe you can knock some sense into her for me?”
All he needed was someone to put pressure on Serena.
But Zach wasn’t falling for it.
Serena had been able to shut him out, turning her back on thirteen years of their relationship without hesitation. Naturally, she would have no problem ignoring the father she despised and the stepmother she never got along with.
If she wasn’t here, there was no point in him staying either.
“She has her own reasons. Since you’re fine, Mr. Jansen, I’ll be going now.”
“Wait!”
Howard called after him, hesitating for a moment before cautiously probing, “Mr. Foster, I
just want to know… what are your intentions toward Nina? Are you planning to get back together with her, or…”
Zach stopped in his tracks. “I never planned on breaking up with her.”
Howard and Rachel were both stunned.
Serena was already legally married to Hugh, yet Zach was still standing here, saying he wasn’t planning to break up with her.
They wondered if he still hadn’t realized they were married.
Zach continued, “Rena was just upset with me and acted on impulse. That’s the only reason she got involved with Mr. Larson.
“I’ll win her back and keep her in check. I won’t let her interfere In another man’s marriage or continue making mistakes. Don’t worry, Mr. Jansen.”
With that, he turned to leave.
Howard was still in shock, but Rachel quickly stepped forward to block Zach’s way.
She chimed in, “Exactly! Serena’s a young woman. She shouldn’t be out there making these kinds of mistakes! But really, Mr. Larson is much older, and a man like that can easily manipulate an innocent woman. You have to keep an eye on her for us.”
Her words dripped with accusation, making it sound as if Serena was nothing more than a
mistress.
Zach’s expression darkened. The more he listened, the more convinced he became.
Serena had been with him for years, innocent and naive. Meanwhile, Hugh was older and far more calculating.
Serena must have been deceived.
Zach’s eyes filled with determination. “I understand. I’ll take care of it.”
He would show Serena the truth–that Hugh was only using her as a plaything.
