45. The Hesitation

Celine reluctantly followed Zack's mother's request to stay overnight. Coincidentally, she was very tired. Celine even planned to take a day off from work the next day. However, she didn't want to talk to Zack. She had been upset about his behavior since Lily's arrival. The anger intensified when she saw Zack sitting face-to-face with Lily.

That night, Celine sat with Zack on the house terrace. For a while, they remained silent, busy with their thoughts.

"Celine," Zack called. "Can I explain something?"

Celine didn't answer. She remained still and didn't look at Zack at all. Her heart was still furious, feeling betrayed by her lover.

"About the woman you met at the stall ... you misunderstood. I have no relationship with her."

Celine stared into Zack's eyes with intensity, making the man uncomfortable.

"I don't care!"

Zack sighed roughly.

"Celine, forgive me. I know I was wrong. I waited to inform you for several days because Leo came to your house. I know. I realize now that I was wr