Chapter 97

Zachary and I went outside the bar. There was already a thin layer of fresh snow covering the streets. The tip of his nose was a little red from the cold. After taking a breath of cold air, he said, “Zena, I know everything.” “Huh?” I didn’t understand what he was referring to. “Your husband is the one chasing Laurel.” Zachary lowered his head and continued, “You’ve known it all along, right? With your connections, there’s no way you wouldn’t look into it. I just can’t figure it out. Don’t you love your husband? If you know what he’s doing, how can you remain indifferent about it? Don’t you feel awkward around Laurel?” Zachary was a smart kid. I smiled and said, “What’s there to feel awkward about? I can spend however much I want without caring about my husband. Isn’t this the most comfortable life for modern women?” “Really?” Zachary was silent for a few seconds. Then he said, “I kept in touch with Laurel a while ago. She hasn’t fully accepted your husband, but she said that they’