Chapter 457

Zachary unconsciously lowered his head as he spoke. Portia sighed and reached out to ruffle his soft hair. "Silly child. Remember that no matter what happens, I'll always be on your side unconditionally." Her warmth stirred something in Zachary. He looked up at her, and for a moment, an overwhelming urge to cry gripped him. He nodded and said earnestly, "Thank you, Grandma. You're the best!" As he spoke, a thought lingered in the back of his mind. Portia had always been so kind to him. So, why hadn't he been closer to her before? Perhaps it was because of Chloe. She used to say things like, "Your mom's family is poor. They're just distant relatives trying to take advantage of us. They don't contribute anything and only want to leech off our wealth." Now, looking back, Zachary realized how skewed those words were. He remembered that when his parents got married, Steven didn't have much money either. Annalise supported him through those tough times, helping him build the life he