Chapter 318

Zachary stepped into the house. The furnishings were simple and elegant, with a few cute little ornaments on the shelves that matched Roxanne's sweet, playful style. Roxanne found a clear vase, trimmed the flowers Zachary brought, arranged them into the vase, and placed it squarely in the center of the coffee table. The vibrant flowers against the spotless surface made for a striking visual. She and Zachary exchanged a glance and smiled. It was the kind of exchange that only came with unspoken understanding. When the doorbell rang, Roxanne practically bounced toward it. "That must be Carolyn. I'll get it." She moved with such urgency that it was almost like she was fleeing. Just now, when she and Zachary locked eyes, her heart started to race out of control and her cheeks were burning. Thankfully, the doorbell saved her. She opened the door with a bright smile. "Carolyn—" But her smile froze the moment she saw who it actually was. Her expression immediately shifted to a frown. "W