Chapter 74

Zoey reached out and hugged Henry, snuggling against his chest like a little kitten.

Her dependence on him made Henry hesitant to leave, even leading him to think about rescheduling his flight.

After a while, Zoey pulled away from his embrace. "You should go, or you'll miss your flight."

Henry kissed her soft lips, placed the apartment key on the bedside table, and reluctantly left.

Once he was gone, Zoey quickly got up, took a shower, threw on her clothes, and headed back home.

She opened the door and tried to sneak back to her room, but before she could take a few steps, Claire came out of her bedroom.

Claire had noticed her absence last night but asked anyway, "Zoey, what are you sneaking around for in your own home? It's like you've done something guilty."

Zoey looked at her, speechless, and simply admitted, "Alright, I was at Mr. Windsor's place last night."

Claire's eyes immediately lit up, and she ran over to Zoey. "So, did you two hook up last night?"

Zoey was even more speechless and didn't want to answer her. She just pushed her away and walked to her own bedroom.

Claire followed closely.

As Zoey changed clothes, Claire said, "Did Mr. Windsor say he would take responsibility for you or marry you? Zoey, you should hold on tight to Mr. Windsor. A high-quality man like him is very sought after. Don't let him slip away, or you'll regret it."

Zoey was speechless.

After changing her clothes, she turned to Claire and said, "I just got together with Mr. Windsor, and it's a mutual relationship. Why should he be responsible for me?"

"Alright, I'm going out for a while. Mr. Windsor's butler will be dropping off breakfast soon, so make sure to answer the door unless I'm back by then."

Claire was puzzled. "What are you doing out so early?"

"Buying some snacks for Gabriel and Travis." Zoey said this and then left.

Claire muttered in confusion, buying snacks didn't need to be so early, right?

Zoey first went to the pharmacy and bought a contraceptive pill. Worried that one pill might not be effective, she took two just in case, since they hadn't taken any precautions last night. 

Both of them had been impulsive.

Even if she did end up marrying Henry, she didn't plan on having more children until Gabriel and Travis were at least seven years old.

After taking the pills, Zoey went to the supermarket and bought two bags of snacks.

When she returned home, she happened to run into Lally delivering breakfast.

Seeing Zoey, Lally's smile was particularly gentle.

"Ms. Spencer, good morning. Miss Johnson said you went out, and I thought I wouldn't see you."

Lally pointed to the breakfast on the table. "Mr. Windsor instructed me to make this. He said you, Gabriel, and Travis like it. If it fits your taste, I'll bring it again tomorrow morning."

Zoey immediately waved her hand to refuse. "Thanks, but it's already a hassle for you to bring it once. You really don't need to bring it any more; I can make it myself."

Lally said, "Mr. Windsor instructed me to bring breakfast every day for the week he's away. If you don't let me bring it, Mr. Windsor might dock my pay."

Zoey was about to say she'd call Henry to cancel the arrangement when she heard Travis's excited cheer. "Wow! This is awesome, having so much good food every morning. Gabriel, are you happy?"

Gabriel nodded, trying to play it cool, but his happiness was obvious.

Zoey was at a loss for words.

Lally looked lovingly at Gabriel and Travis, then turned to Zoey. "Ms. Spencer, look how happy Gabriel and Travis are. Let me bring breakfast every day, just for a week."

She added, "Since Mr. Windsor isn't staying at the mansion, the kitchen staff have been lamenting that their cooking skills are declining without regular practice. If you let them cook, they'll be very happy."

Zoey saw Gabriel, Travis, and Claire happily eating breakfast and finally agreed.

Lally chatted with Zoey for a bit before leaving.

Lally, as a butler, was very busy every day because the mansion was large.

Even though Henry wasn't staying at the mansion temporarily, it still needed to be well-maintained daily.

At Spencer Manor

Bobby, who had just returned from handling business for Arthur, sat on the sofa with a gloomy face. Caroline cried to him, "Bobby, I didn't expect that little bitch Zoey to become so powerful. If I had known, I wouldn't have let Derek handle it personally."

Bobby thought of Derek, who had become impotent due to Zoey's injury and even ended up in prison, his face dark with anger.

He grabbed the teacup in front of him and smashed it on the ground. "I will personally kill that little bitch to avenge Derek."

Amelia finished her business and planned to return to Starlight City.

Alexander personally took her to the airport.

"Alexander, remember, don't provoke Zoey again. If Mr. Windsor gets angry, our whole family will be doomed, understand?"

Before boarding, Amelia still felt uneasy and reminded Alexander.

Alexander nodded seriously. "Mom, don't worry. I won't do anything foolish again."

Now that Henry wasn't pursuing the matter, it was already a blessing. He wouldn't dare have any other thoughts on Zoey.

Seeing that Alexander answered seriously, Amelia finally felt relieved and boarded the plane.

Just as Alexander pulled up to his place, he noticed a car already parked at his door.

Alexander recognized whose car it was and his face darkened.

Expectedly, Catherine got out of the car.

"Alexander, I've been waiting for you for a long time. Why are you just getting back?"

Catherine was wearing a super sexy spaghetti strap dress, with half of her breast almost spilling out.

Alexander glanced at her coldly and said just one word, "Leave!"

Catherine was furious at his cold and heartless words.

She remembered how Alexander used to coax and pamper her. Now, he was so indifferent to her. It was impossible for her not to feel hurt.

But since she was here, she wouldn't leave easily.

Catherine's eyes reddened as she stepped forward. "Alexander, I know I was wrong. I'll do anything if you forgive me."

Alexander was about to go inside, but hearing Catherine's words, he turned around and looked at her, squinting his eyes. "You'll do anything?"