NovelApexChapter 569
They stared at each other intently. Though they both knew the answer, she still wanted to hear it from his lips.
Zachary's mouth moved slightly, but no words cout.
The answer had always been in his heart. He'd thought countless times of telling Sarah, but never could.
"Zachary, why won't you answer?" Vivian's tone grew increasingly frantic. She'd never addressed him so coldly
before.
But this time, she couldn't hold back anymore.
The long-term neglect, Zachary's special treatment of Sarah - each instance had pierced her heart like thorns,
leaving her aching.
She'd wanted to ask Zachary his true feelings more than once. Even though she knew what he would choose,
she still clung to hope.
But surprisingly, Zachary remained silent, giving no answer. Vivian laughed bitterly inside - at this point, what
was left to hide?
"Vivian, have you heard the story of the boy who cried wolf?" Zachary asked suddenly.
Vivian was caught off guard by this random question. "Of course."
Everyone knew that elementary school story.
Zachary's eyes turned sharp as daggers. "If | were the village chief, | would have killed the wolf the first tthe
boy cried out."
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Vivian's heart jumped. "What do you mean?"
"I don't let dangers linger, Vivian. Do you understand?" Though Zachary lay pale in his hospital bed, his presence
was commanding.
"So Sarah's the sheep in your story? What does that make- the wolf or the child?" Vivian showed no fear of
this side of Zachary.
Not waiting for his answer, she gave a slight smile. "Have you forgotten, Zachary? The sheep was already
devoured once. When it rejoins the flock, do you really think a wounded sheep will stay peacefully once it
remembers everything?"
Zachary froze - she had hit his weak spot.
She was right. He dreaded Sarah discovering what had happened in the past.
His fist clenched then relaxed as he let out a breath. "If the cage can't keep it safe,
I'll tear down the bars myself and set it free."
Vivian's expression shifted several times.
After a few minutes, she softened her demeanor, once again becoming the adoring girl who'd grown up with him.
"Don't frightenlike that, Zachary.
We grew up together. | was chosen
as your wife before Youre even
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Zachary's eyes narrowed. Without answering, he closed them and pretended to sleep.
Knowing she wouldn't get a response, Vivian left.
The next day at noon, she arrived with a thermos, acting as if their intense conversation had never happened.
She casually set the soup on the bedside table.
"The doctor says you can leave tonight. | made this myself - first tI've ever cooked. You better finish it all."
Zachary took the bowl expressionlessly and lifted a spoonful. "Thanks."
A cold glint flashed in Vivian's eyes at his distant tone.
Trying to appear unbothered, she
pulled out her tablet to work by his
bedside. Her grandfattier hadbden
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