Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved novel Chapter 245

Chapter 245

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“Zinnia’s living with us now,” Jackson said simply. He didn’t explain more since Zinnia was right there. He didn’t want to upset her.

Yannis, who wasn’t dumb, got it right away. Something must’ve happened that made Zinnia unhappy while living with the Shaw family. After Jackson found out, he brought her to the Lynn residence.

Yannis glanced at Zinnia, who was happily chewing on a chicken leg, and thought she looked kind of silly and clueless.

Zinnia was enjoying the food a lot, but Jackson, Yannis, and Perry didn’t eat much. The whole chili con carne lasted over an hour, and it was mostly Zinnia eating while the other three just

watched her.

“Zinnia, we’re heading back now. Say goodbye to Yannis and Perry,” Jackson said. He was happy to see her so full that her stomach was round. Seeing Zinnia enjoy herself made them all feel good.

“Bye,” Zinnia said, her face glowing with joy. She hadn’t eaten that well in a long time.

“Bye, Zinnia. Hit me up on WhatsApp if you need anything,” Perry said with a grin, waving at

her.

Yannis glanced between the two of them.

“Go home and get some sleep. Don’t stay up late. Your body can’t take it,” Zinnia said to Yannis with a serious look.

“Okay,” Yannis smiled and nodded, actually listening for once. Jackson and Perry had never seen him this obedient before.

“Um… Zinnia, let’s swap contact info too. That way if I ever feel sick, I can come to you for help,” Yannis said, pulling out his phone.

Zinnia didn’t say no. She turned around and got her phone from her small bag. They added each other on WhatsApp. Yannis smiled even wider.

“Make sure you go home and sleep,” Zinnia said again, still frowning at him. She didn’t trust him to behave like a proper patient.

“Got it,” Yannis answered seriously again.

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“Zinnia, if you ever need help, go to Yannis or Perry,” Jackson told her. “They’re both close

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friends of mine. When I’m not around, you can trust them.”

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The sky had already gone dark as Jackson and Zinnia headed home in the car. Jackson turned to look at her, a soft smile warming his usually cool eyes.

“Okay,” Zinnia said. She wasn’t someone who ignored kindness. She knew Jackson was helping her build connections, and she appreciated it.

“Zinnia, if you’re sleepy, just lean on me and rest. I’ll wake you when we get there,” Jackson

said.

After the long day, Zinnia was tired and yawned. Jackson shifted a little closer, letting her know she could lean on his shoulder.

“Thanks, but I’m not sleepy yet,” Zinnia said with a small smile.

But not long after, Jackson saw her nodding off against the car window. He let out a quiet laugh, then gently moved her head to rest on his shoulder.

Watching her sleep peacefully, Jackson took off his coat and draped it over her.

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The next morning, Zinnia rubbed her messy hair as she woke up. She had no memory of how she got home the night before.

She had slept straight through the night. Sitting up in bed, she looked a little dazed and cute.

“Zinnia, are you up yet? We have to go register at school today,” Sofia said, knocking gently on the door with a warm, kind voice.

“I’m up, Sofia. I’ll be downstairs in a minute,” Zinnia replied. She blinked a few times as her sleepy brain started to wake up. Then she patted her chubby cheeks with both hands.

When she suddenly remembered school started today, her face fell. Her happiness disappeared.

Zinnia didn’t like school and wasn’t good at it. Her master once told her she had no talent for studying.

Still annoyed, she got up to wash and change. When she saw the pink backpack with a strawberry bear design, her mood brightened a little, Jackson had bought it for her yesterday.

When Zinnia came downstairs, the house was loud and chaotic.

“Ouch! Grandma, stop hitting me! If Zinnia sees you like this, she’ll be scared!” Isaac yelled from the living room, holding his head and dodging Sofia’s feather duster.

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Since Sofia wouldn’t stop chasing him, Isaac quickly used Zinnia-whom he’d never even met—as a human shield. He’d heard from his brothers that Sofia really cared about Zinnia.

He wasn’t sure if using her name would work, but if it did, he planned to treat her to an extra chicken leg at dinner.

“Look at your hair! If Zinnia sees it and wants to dye hers too, I’ll hit you again!” Sofia shouted, glaring at Isaac’s hair. He’d dyed it a very light blonde, almost white, and it hurt her

eyes.

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