Chapter 81

Elise ignored Zara completely. Who cared what nonsense she had to spout? Zara glanced toward Samuel; he'd already walked quite a distance ahead and was waiting at the fork in the path. She didn't know if he'd heard what she said just now. She went over, feigning hesitation as she said, "I asked El to come stay at the hotel with us, but she didn't want to. When did she even meet Mr. Fuller Senior? "I have complete faith in his character, of course, but this is such an isolated place, and they're different genders. I'm worried about her…" "Forget about her," Samuel said coolly. There happened to be a puddle in front of them, and he reached out to steady her as they passed. Zara was delighted. But almost immediately, annoyance began to creep in. Samuel was far too good to her—he clearly liked her a lot. If this continued, he and Elise would probably get divorced. That wasn't the outcome she wanted. At the same time, she also couldn't let him and Elise mend their relationship. Bala