Chapter 16

Charmaine was escorted back to the Wright residence by bodyguards in Whistletown. Zachary's heavy dark circles betrayed the fact that he hadn't slept properly for days. Charmaine never thought she would see him again. Delight flickered across her face as she said, "Zachary, you've finally felt the regret, haven't you? I told you I'm the one who truly loves you. Admit it, Zachary. I'm the one you love. Lynette was just a replacement you found after I left. Now that she's gone, when do you think we should get married?" She pressed on, her voice brimming with certainty, "Your wedding with Lynette was so extravagant. Ours can't be any less grand. You must settle every detail personally. That's how I'll know you mean it." Charmaine spoke as though she was sure Zachary would return to her. But Zachary let out a short, cold laugh. An icy glint flickered in his eyes. "Charmaine, you have treated me like a fool all these years, yet you still want to become Mrs. Wright? Charmaine, with the