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“It’s a ten-minute drive from here,” Zacharias answered before sipping his coffee.
She pursed her lips and didn’t dare to ask more. She hoped the rain would stop soon so that he could properly pay tribute to his mother.
At that moment, his phone rang. He glanced at it and didn’t answer. Instead, he said to her, “There’s a small bookshelf upstairs. You can go and take a look.”
Shirley nodded and went upstairs. His call must be important and it wouldn’t be convenient for her to overhear.
She sat on the second floor near the window and pulled out a book to read. The rain outside had a hypnotic quality and the words on the pages were equally entrancing, so she didn’t hesitate to embrace the book and closed her eyes to relax.
Zacharias stood by the floor-to-ceiling window and said in a low voice, “I warned him, but he insisted on acting recklessly and didn’t know when to stop.”
“Now he has found me and asked me to seek your forgiveness.”
“There’s no need to spare such a person. Deal with him as needed.”
“But he used to be your supporter and admirer. If we take action against him, will it affect your reputation?”
“There’s no need to consider my reputation. Clean out the pest.” Zacharias’ gaze was resolute and cold.
“All right. I’ll do as you wish.” the person on the other end said and hung up the phone.
Zacharias tossed his phone onto the couch and then went to the open kitchen counter. He took out some fruits from a box and washed and sliced them before carrying them upstairs with the coffee.
When he reached the second floor, he saw a girl sleeping with a book in her hands. He smiled lightly before placing the fruits and coffee on the table. Then, he entered the master bedroom and brought out a blanket to cover her.
Shirley was still very alert. She immediately opened her eyes and tried to sit up, but the man’s big hand pressed her back onto the couch. “You can continue sleeping.”
Although she had only slept for about ten minutes, she felt rejuvenated. She sat up while holding the blanket he covered. her with. Upon seeing the fruits on the table, she felt a bit embarrassed. ‘I’m sorry. I should have been the one serving you.”
“We’re friends here. Not superior and subordinate. Zacharias raised an eyebrow.
“I’m honored to be friends with you,” Shirley said sincerely. “I’m also honored to be friends with you, Miss Lloyd.” He sat on the couch lazily.
Today, he didn’t style his pompadour hair. He appeared relaxed and his hair hung over his forehead. Combined with his laid-back expression, he resembled a lazy but majestic lion. Shirley picked up a book. “Let’s read for a while!”
Life in the city was fast-paced, but in the mountains, time seemed to slow down. Evening approached slowly. The entire wooden villa lit up with gentle lights. It was not too bright but very comfortable.
Shirley came over to watch him cook dinner. He insisted that she let him do it, and she couldn’t intervene. She stood by and watched him. skillfully pan-sear the steak, asparagus, broccoli, and mushrooms.
“The red wine is in the box. Go open a bottle,” the man said to her. She went over to open the red wine and set the table. It seemed that they would have a romantic dinner tonight.
Just as she was thinking about this, she suddenly froze. Wait a minute. How could she have a romantic dinner with Zacharias?
Even if it were a romantic dinner, she should have it with Cole! Soon after, he brought out two well- plated dinners. It was simple but full of ceremonial flair.
The man got up and went to the cabinet to find something. Shirley hadn’t reacted yet when she saw him coming over with four candles.
Was it going to be a candlelight dinner tonight? She felt her heart beating faster. The atmosphere seemed a bit off now!
Zacharias lit the four candles. He walked over and turned off the lights, making the entire room pitch black. There was only the sound of rain hitting the eaves. In the dining room of the wooden house, the candlelight flickered, giving life to a small, bright world. On the other side of the stove, there was still a fire burning, creating a romantic atmosphere.
Upon seeing that she hadn’t poured the red wine yet, Zacharias took the initiative to pour half a cup for each of them. He raised his cup to the girl across from him. “Cheers.”
Shirley picked up the red wine glass and clinked it against his. “Mr. Flintstone, thank you for making dinner for me.”
“You’re welcome.” Zacharias smirked and added, “I am very willing to serve you.”
She pursed her lips while avoiding his gaze. She thought to herself that she shouldn’t be the one sitting here at this moment!
It should be his future girlfriend. She cut the tender grilled steak into pieces and unexpectedly found it delicious. She made sure to finish everything.
Zacharias did the same. Shirley got up to clean the plates at the sink. The water here was from a mountain spring and was very cold. He got up and brought a kettle of hot water over. “Here’s some hot water.”
Shirley found that this man was really considerate and smiled gratefully. “All right. You rest for a bit. I’ll clean up here.”
At this moment, Zacharias’ phone also rang. He picked it up and headed upstairs. After washing the dishes, she waited for him downstairs. Before long, he came back down.
She stood up to greet him and he sat down opposite her while holding a glass of red wine. He asked softly, “Do you know how my mother passed away?”
Shirley blinked as this was the question she wanted to ask but didn’t dare to. Upon seeing that he brought it up on his own, she became a serious listener. She shook her head. ‘I don’t know.”
“She hanged herself on this mountain.”
Shirley was shocked. She didn’t expect that Zacharias’ mother had died in such a way. Had she experienced some kind of trauma?
“She had severe depression and passed away suddenly. My father buried her beneath that tree and created a grave for her. When I miss. her, I come here to stay for a few days and keep her company,’ he said calmly.
However, Shirley felt a wave of sadness. His mother must have been gentle and caring toward him, which allowed Shirley to better understand the hidden sorrow behind Zacharias’ calm demeanor.
She wasn’t skilled at comforting people and even though she wanted to say a few comforting words, she didn’t know how to start. Suddenly, Zacharias snapped back to reality and said, ‘I shouldn’t have told you all of this.”
“If you need someone to accompany you, I can be there for you,” Shirley said. At this moment, he seemed like a wounded wild animal in need of someone to help him heal.
He finished his glass of red wine and got up to pour himself another half glass. He didn’t sit down but stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows. His voice was low, and his emotions were unclear. “Miss
Lloyd, you already have someone you like. How can you accompany me?” She was momentarily taken aback. “You can think of it as companionship between friends.”
He smiled a half-smile, then took another sip of the red wine in his glass. Upon seeing that he had already consumed half a bottle by himself, she got up and advised him. “Mr. Flintstone, please drink less.”
Zacharias turned around while playing with the wine glass in his hand and locked his gaze on her. She felt that he was emitting a dangerous aura. It was a kind of aggressiveness, but she still chose to trust him. She walked over to him and said, “Give me the glass.”
He handed her the glass and she walked over to place it on the table. Just as she turned around, she was surprised to find a figure behind her and she was pressed against the edge of the table. The next moment, he held the back of her head.
Shirley raised her head in shock and the man pressed his lips against hers. His dominant and fiery breath enveloped her, causing her beautiful eyes to widen as her red lips were pried open, and the man’s tongue invaded her mouth.
She could only feel an unfamiliar sensation coursing through her body. Her usual agile reactions seemed to have disappeared at this moment. Her body was pressed against the heavy wooden table and his kisses were as intense as the rain outside.
Her mind went blank. They had been kissing for a while. It was only when she suddenly woke up from the daze and reached out to push him away that she realized what had happened. She leaned against the table while breathing heavily and stared at the man as she said, “Mr. Flintstone, you’re drunk.”
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