Chapter 52

The car door shut with a dull thud, sealing off all sound from both sides. Zach didn't hold back. "So, you'd rather be Hugh's mistress than come back to me? Serena, if you're willing, we can still go back to how things used to be. We can get married, just as long as—" Before he could finish, Serena cut in and retorted, "As long as I can peacefully coexist with Wendy, right? Zach, are you out of your mind? If I go back to you under these conditions, how is that any different from being someone's mistress?" Just then, Wendy walked over, her eyes red and filled with tears. "Serena! You've misunderstood Zach. He's only worried about you making the wrong choices. Besides, wouldn't it be better if we all just get along? "My health is poor. I won't be able to take care of Zach for much longer. Once I'm gone, he'll be yours forever…" Serena scoffed. "Even stray animals know to slink away when they're about to die. But you, Wendy? You cling to Zach like a parasite. You don't look like so