Chapter 22

Seeing Zachary stubbornly refusing to budge, Ethan tried advising him again, speaking patiently and earnestly. "Mr. Wright, Mrs. Wright… Wait… That's not right anymore. Ms. Hall has already made it clear to you. There is no future between the two of you. Holding on like this, refusing to let go, isn't good for anyone. Sometimes love doesn't mean staying together. Sometimes letting go is its own kind of love." These principles were easier said than done. Zachary had made up his mind. "I'm not going back until I make Nettie forgive me. If you're worried about the board holding you accountable, you can go back on your own. As for Charmaine, I spared her life out of mercy. Since she insists on causing trouble, contact our men back home. Kill her when they find her." If it weren't for Charmaine, he and Lynette would have never reached this point. Ethan sucked in a sharp breath, then went to carry out his orders. … Meanwhile, Philip drove Lorelai home. At the entrance of her building,