Regret in His Wake (Hannah and Zachary) novel Chapter 15

Zachary's last shred of hope was crushed under the weight of the dense conditions listed on the agreement.

Frustration surged through him like a breaking dam, threatening to overwhelm him completely. With a swift, sharp motion, the agreement was torn to shreds in his hands.

To Cecilia, Zachary had always been composed and self-controlled. The only time she'd seen him lose it was when Anna got married and moved abroad.

This was the second time he was this angry because of someone else. Cecilia held back the words she was going to say.

Zachary took a few deep breaths, forcing himself to calm down. Since Hannah had signed this agreement with his mother, Cecilia must know something about her departure.

He looked up at his mother, hope flickering in his eyes.

“Mom, you must know where Hannah went, right?”

Cecilia held his gaze for a long moment. She probably did know; after all, she was the one who arranged Hannah's flight abroad.

But Hannah had begged Cecilia not to reveal her whereabouts. So, torn, she looked at her son apologetically.

“I'm sorry, I can't tell you. And besides,” Cecilia let out a bitter laugh, “even if I told you, it wouldn't matter.”

Hannah might have foreseen this day, knowing that as Zachary's mother, she'd likely spill the beans. So Hannah didn't even go to the country that was arranged for her studies.

Disappointment clouded Zachary's eyes. He never imagined Hannah would leave so decisively, just as abruptly as she had entered his life.

Cecilia, apart from a touch of regret, showed no other emotions. She tentatively asked, “And about you and Anna…”

An ear-piercing ringtone interrupted them. As Zachary answered, Yolanda's anxious voice came through.

“Zachary, get home quick! It's Anna, something's happened!”

When Zachary got home, there were a few foreigners standing outside the villa. The man leading them had a detached look, coldly watching Anna, who was crying into her hands.

Zachary instantly recognized Anna's ex-husband. He rushed over, and Yolanda, ever the sharp-eyed, spotted him and waved frantically.

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