Chapter 46

Despite the girl’s sweet voice, Zane did not recognize her. Once again, Lianne had front-row seats to Zane turning down a woman’s advances. It was a direct, crude, and soul-crushing method, for sure. The girl hurtfully bit her lip as her eyes welled up. “Don’t you remember me, Zane?” Nancy felt bad to see her best friend in a spot. “It’s Cece, Zane. You held her when you were little. Cece could’ve been your wife if it were not for that woman swooping in.” Zane solemnly uttered, “My wife? Who told you? I’ll ground you if you carry on with the nonsense.” “I’m fine, Nancy. Don’t get in a fight with Zane because of me.” Through her teary eyes, Cece defiantly refused to back down. It was hard for any man to resist her charms, but Zane was immune to them. “Nancy, take your friend and leave. Don’t bring an outsider to my place ever again.” “Fine, I’ll go…” Not having it, Nancy was about to storm away when Cece gave her a gentle tug. Nancy then said, “I’m hungry, Zane. Can I have