Chapter 272 His Actions Became Bolder.
“Hmm?”
A guttural note, brief and succinct, yet indistinct and muddled, echoed from nearby.
“What’s wrong?”
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A deep and captivating voice echoed in her ears. It was like an unexpected jolt of electricity coursing through her body, leaving every crevice of her bones tingling with a numbing sensation.
The fireworks outside the window flickered, casting intermittent flashes of light into the dark room
Lenora rolled over, and what caught her eye was Zachary’s seductive Adam’s apple and his sharply defined Jawline
She paused for a moment, then took a deep breath as she propped herself up. “How on earth did you end up under my covers?”
Zachary’s eyes were barely open. He scratched his head absentmindedly. “I’m not.
Lenora pulled the covers. “You’re not? Open your eyes wide and look-
She stared wide–eyed at the covers in her hands and froze on the spot.
This seems to be Zachary’s
She
e suddenly sat up, looking around frantically. Eventually, she spotted her covers under the bed.
At that moment, she wished the ground could swallow her whole.
Zachary lay on the bed. His gaze on her held a hint of amusement as he asked, “What are you looking at
“Nothing..
Silently, Lenora rolled out of bed, taking her covers with her back onto the bed.
Zachary let out a soft chuckle.
Lenora’s embarrassment grew exponentially, and her ears burned.
She couldn’t help herself and gave Zachary a light punch. “Stop laughing!”
She wore a stern expression, trying her best to appear angry. However, in Zachary’s perception, it came across more like a playful scolding
“As if you can stop me.”
Zachary flashed a grin, revealing a set of perfectly neat and white teeth.
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Lenora was taken aback for a moment.
Zachary is really becoming more and more childish.
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He would never show such an expression in the past.
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Lenora was beyond irritated. She reached out and tickled him around his waist. That’s for laughing at
me!”
Zachary seized her hand, pulling it forcefully.
Lenora let out a gasp as she tumbled onto Zachary, her lips brushing against his check.
The
soft, silky strands of her long hair brushed against Zachary’s face, tickling him delightfully. It felt a feather was lightly scratching, tickling him right to his core.
Zachary slightly tilted his head, gazing deeply into Lenora’s eyes. Unable to resist, he gently held the back of her head, passionately pressing his lips against hers.
“You–Mhm-”
Lenora clenched her mouth shut, her arms braced against his chest as she strained to push herself up.
To her surprise, Zachary exerted his strength, and a wave of dizziness washed over her.
By the time she realized it, they had already switched positions.
Zachary propped himself up next to her ear with one hand, kissing her lips even more passionately.
Their breaths intertwined as their lips locked in a passionate dance. Zachary was entranced by the delicate body beneath him, and his passion ignited further. Unconsciously, he deepened the fervent, moist kiss.
Lenora’s breathing gradually grew erratic. Her mind was a mess.
During their entanglement, the top two buttons of her nightgown were rubbed open, revealing a patch of her fair and delicate skin.
Zachary gently rested his hand on her third button, naturally undoing it. As he caressed her two soft lumps, his lips trailed down her neck slowly.
Lenora bit her lower lip, a chill running down her spine. She belatedly realized that she had forgotten to put on her underwear after her bath.
“Zachary, don’t… Get up…”
Lenora struggled fiercely.
She had to admit that Zachary’s kissing skills were exceptional.
She was aroused, and her words came out in a moan. Her struggles were utterly futile as she was caught between rejection and acceptance.
Zachary didn’t stop. His actions became bolder.
He lifted his gaze to meet her eyes, his own filled with desire and lust. Suddenly, he took a sharp breath.
“Mhm…”
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Lenora couldn’t help but let out a soft moan. She then bit her lip to stop herself.
De wail.
Just then, a faint sound of a child crying echoed down the corridor. It was a heart–wrenching
Gradually, the voice became more distinct. It was unmistakably Harrietta’s.
Zachary and Lenora both heard it.
She quickly nudged Zachary. “Is it Hattle? Hurry up and take a look!”
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Zachary immediately rolled out of bed and, with long strides, walked over to the door. He opened it and leaned out to take a look.
He saw Harrietta running toward him with tears streaming down her face. “Uncle Zachary…”
Zachary looked behind her. Tamara was standing at the entrance of a guestroom with a gloomy expression.
Zachary gave her a cool glance, then stepped forward to scoop up Harrietta and returned to the room. “Hattie, what’s wrong?”
It was his first time seeing Harrietta crying like this, and it caused him immense heartache.
Lenora had already tidied up her clothes. She quickly stepped forward. “Hattie, why are you crying? Would you like to tell me about it?”
Harrietta sobbed harder as she extended her arms toward Lenora.
Lenora’s heart softened. She gathered her into her arms and sat down by the bed.
Harrietta buried her head in Lenora’s embrace, her hand tightly clutching a corner of her nightgown. was choking back sobs, yet she didn’t speak a word.
She
Lenora suspected it might have something to do with Tamara, but she didn’t press further, gently patting her back instead.
Harrietta gradually calmed down. Unhappiness was written all over her face.
Lenora instructed Zachary to bring over a wet towel. She then gently wiped Harrietta’s face and asked, “Hattie, would you like to watch the fireworks?”
Harrietta shook her head sullenly.
“Shall we go to sleep then? You can sleep between Uncle Zachary and me.”
Harrietta gave a slight nod.
After lying down, Harrietta still leaned on Lenora, her small hand tightly clutching the corner of her clothes.
Zachary turned off the lights and lay down beside them
The night passed by and the morning came.
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Upon waking up, Lenora took note of Harrietta’s mood, which had significantly i improved.
She nudged Zachary with her elbow. “Go to Aunt Tamara’s room and bring Hattie’s clothes over.”
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After Zachary left. Lenora helped Harrietta remove her pajamas and noticed a large bruise on her chubby little arm.
Lenora immediately asked, “Hattic, what happened?
“Grandma wanted to leave tomorrow, but I didn’t want to. I still want to go on a cultural excursion with you, which upset her…”
The bruises on her arm were the result of Tamara’s anger–induced grip.
It looks better now, but it must have been worse last night.
A surge of anger suddenly welled up in Lenora’s heart.
No matter how much Tamara disliked her, she simply didn’t care.
But how could Tamara possibly involve Harrietta, just a child, in the grudges of adults and vent her anger on her?
Lenora truly didn’t understand why Tamara detested her so much. It was as if she had committed some unforgivable crime.
Was it simply because her family background wasn’t good enough to match Zachary’s?
Why was she able to adopt Harrietta then?
Zachary strongly desired to keep Harrietta by his side, but Lenora didn’t share the same sentiment. She believed that Tamara had raised Harrietta, and they shouldn’t take her away thoughtlessly. Even after they had spent a short month together, she was uncertain whether Harrietta would choose to stay.
But now, she hoped that Harrietta would stay.
If Tamara could bring herself to bruise her arm out of jealousy when she wanted to go on a cultural excursion with Lenora, then she would punish her again in the future for other reasons.
After Zachary brought over the clothes, Lenora helped Harrietta get dressed. She then signaled Zachary to come closer and showed him the bruise on her arm.
In a flash, Zachary understood something and his expression darkened. He gave her a look that told her to stay calm before striding out of the room.
Lenora led Harrietta downstairs.
She had prepared two gifts, one for Harrietta and the other for Ryan.
The family had only two children. With each adult giving them a gift, Harrietta quickly accumulated a handful of them. This instantly washed away her unpleasant mood, and she began to show off to Lenora.
Before long, Zachary descended the stairs. He glanced at Lenora and handed his gift to Harrietta. Seizing the opportunity, he whispered into Lenora’s car, “I will register Hattie as my daughter after the holidays.”
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