Chapter 37

Zachary's two rhetorical questions, ending on a rising tone, created a compelling effect. Cynthia felt awkward. She was disappointed because she initially thought Noah had saved her. However, she realized it was actually Marvin who rescued her. She smiled. "That's not what I meant. I'm just a little surprised." Zachary sensed she was lying but didn't want to argue. Instead, he simply asked, "How would you like me to handle the situation between your adoptive mother and Liam?" "Huh?" Cynthia looked at him in shock. His tone suggested he wanted to help and protect her. No one else, except Noah, had ever offered to help her vent her anger. Overwhelmed by an unexplained sense of unease, she replied, "I'll handle my adoptive mother on my own. But please let Liam face legal consequences. I'm afraid he might harm other women." She cautiously suggested it, worried he might refuse to help. After all, Liam had a strong family background in Scatham with influential connections, rendering hi