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Love's Last Act 19
Later, I heard that Zac always believed he could make a comeback. He used the last of his savings for a big investment, but it all went wrong. He lost his house and car to the bank and had a huge debt. He took a job as a delivery driver and rented a dim, damp basement again.When I unexpectedly ran into Zac, he was sitting by the roadside, eating a cheap meal that cost less than ten dollars. He looked incredibly thin, with a hunched back and tanned skin. There were wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, making him appear ten years older.After finishing his meal and wiping his mouth with a tissue, he noticed me. For a moment, he instinctively looked away, trying to act like he hadn't seen me. However, he soon stood up, straightened his wrinkled clothes, and walked over to me."It's been a while," he said.I nodded and replied, "Yes, it has."Zac noticed my new car, and his back seemed even more hunched. He managed a weak smile and said, "You've been doing better and better."I didn't
Love's Last Act 20
I didn't see Jemma again until six months later. She came to my door with red eyes, demanding an explanation.She limped towards me and asked, "Why? I did what you told me. Why won’t you let me off?"Her frustrated look had some appeal. I raised an eyebrow and casually asked her, "Jemma, what did I do?"What could I have done? All I did was take some action after learning that she had gotten involved with a new man again. Jemma still had some tricks up her sleeve. She used the old made-up story to deceive a man who cared about her. As for me, I had no choice but to find the man's contact information and tell him the truth about what happened between Jemma and Zac.She was so angry that her whole body was shaking. "How can you break your word like this!"I nodded briefly, "You can think that way if you want.""But, Jemma, recall carefully," I continued, "I only promised not to harm your son. As for you, I didn't make any promises."After a long silence, Jemma suddenly burst into tea
Love's Last Act 21
The news about Zac and Jemma got out through that man, leading to another scandal. Jemma's reputation was completely ruined. Probably because she had no other choice, she married an elderly man who had a history of domestic violence.One day, I ran into Jemma while I was out for dinner. Her face was covered in bruises. She stood in front of the glass door of a French restaurant, looking inside longingly. The old man slapped her on the back, saying, "What are you looking at? Do you even deserve to eat here?"She turned her gaze away, and by chance, our eyes met. In that moment, her face displayed a mix of humiliation and resentment. However, in just a few seconds, everything turned numb and silent again. She was pulled away by the old man, and her son followed behind them. He noticed me and lowered his head in shame, saying, "Miss, I want to apologize."People were bustling at the mall entrance, and the sun was a bit too strong. I shielded my eyes from the intense light with my han
Love's Last Act 1
The day I discovered Zac was cheating, I smashed everything in the house. The maid frantically called him multiple times."Mr. Saunders, Mrs. Saunders is having another fit at home."I stood there in a daze, then slumped onto the carpet. When Zac rushed back, his face bore deep weariness."Sammi, what's wrong with you again?" he asked as he loosened his tie with a tired hand. Seeing the knot he held, I had a moment of confusion. In the morning, I had tied a Windsor knot for him. But now, it was a complicated Eldredge knot - the only knot style Jemma Jacobs, his former secretary, could tie. Back when she was still his secretary, she was always clumsy with her tasks. Yet, Zac was unusually patient with her. I had asked him the reason once, and he explained to me, "Sammi, she has that same determination you do." At that time, I didn't think much of it, assuming he just wanted to give a newcomer in the workplace a chance.Things only started to change when Zac began talking about her mo
Love's Last Act 2
I tried to control my emotions, but I couldn't stop trembling all over. Faced with my persistent questions, Zac couldn't find the words.After a long pause, he finally spoke, his voice hoarse, "So, you know everything, huh?"Zac openly recounted his past with Jemma, like it was a storyline from a typical TV drama. At first, he didn't really like the inexperienced newcomer in the workplace. However, when he faced a lot of difficulties and frustration, it was this young rookie who kept him company.The cold wind outside blew in sharply. Zac lit a cigarette, and the smoke surrounded his face, making it hard to read his emotions. He looked at me and said, "She's like a little ball of sunshine, always full of energy."Unlike you, who tends to have emotional outbursts."Work already gives me enough headaches, and coming home to you adds to it."Zac rubbed his temples, looking somewhat tired. "Sammi, I am indeed worn out."I stared at him blankly and murmured, "Then, why didn’t you suggest a
Love's Last Act 3
I mustered a smile that felt even uglier than crying, as if I were tearing my heart open with scissors. "Should I be grateful that you've actually put up with me all these years?"Zac let out a deep sigh and bent down to help me up. "Sammi, I never wanted to leave you—"A loud ringtone interrupted him. On the other end of the call was Jemma, sounding frantic, "Zac, Lucas has a high fever."Zac's face turned pale upon hearing this, and he stood up to leave."Lucas? Who's that?" I instinctively grabbed his arm, but he forcefully shook my hand off and left in long strides. Grinding my teeth, I followed him out the door, all the way to the hospital.When I found Zac in the hospital room, he and Jemma were taking care of the child in the bed, showing concern.That child!I pushed the door open with a loud "bang," startling everyone. Zac turned to look at me, his eyes briefly showing panic. The child in his arms also broke free and pointed at me, asking, "Daddy, who is this lady?"Zac bent d
Love's Last Act 4
Zac pulled me into the stairwell, anger still apparent in his expression. "What were you saying in front of a child?"I rubbed my wrist, which he had gripped and reddened, and questioned him, "Which part of what I said was wrong?"Was it your 'wife' part or the one part about him causing the death of my child?" Zac's face darkened instantly."That incident was an accident—" He began to defend himself.I leaned against the hospital wall, silently watching him. "Do you even believe that yourself?"A year ago, I rushed back from a business trip, excited to share my pregnancy news with Zac. However, upon entering our home, I found it in complete chaos. The staircase was cluttered with shattered wedding photos.As I went upstairs to investigate, I didn't expect the staircase to be slippery from spilled shower gel. I slipped and tumbled down the stairs, resulting in the loss of the baby I was carrying."At that time, you told me it was your relative's child causing trouble at our house," I
Love's Last Act 5
A sharp pain pierced my heart, and I bit my tongue lightly to distract from it."Zac Saunders, what should we do? I'm pregnant," I said.He froze, seeming a bit slow to respond. "What did you say?"I stared into his eyes and repeated myself.Zac's pupils contracted, and he looked at my belly. "Pregnant..."A chill ran through my body. I stared blankly at a patch of light on the floor, feeling an overwhelming sadness creeping in."You don't want this child, do you?" I asked.Zac lit a cigarette and took a puff "Sammi, be reasonable. I didn’t say that.”He looked at me through the haze of smoke, his eyes clouded and unreadable. "I hope you won't keep imposing your thoughts on me every time."It seemed that people who had already drifted apart in a marriage tended to do this—pushing responsibility away when they felt guilty."But if you really want this child," I smiled at him and continued slowly, "you wouldn't be lighting up this cigarette in front of me."This time, Zac remained silent
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