Chapter 7

For the rest of the day, Zachary went back to the way he used to be. Meanwhile, Jennifer and the two of them were still planning their trip to Jirnumia. Zachary told me he had to travel for work, and Nadia pretended to choose him over me. Perfect. Everyone was lying about a business trip. I was traveling for work as well. However, when he saw me packing all the important stuff, he froze. "Clara, are you sure you should be bringing all that?" I didn't look back and kept tucking things into my suitcase. "I need everything I'm bringing." Zachary watched me closely, as if trying to figure out my motive. To reassure him, I turned around and smiled. "It's not like I'm not coming back. I even got you a gift. It'll be delivered in a week!" His eyes lit up. Overhearing us, Nadia leaned in. "What about me, Mommy?" I smiled and ruffled her hair. "Of course you'll get one too." My only regret was not being able to see their faces when the truth landed. It would've been a sight. That nig