Scarlett's POV

Scarlett pushed the door open and entered the house. Zachary stood up right away, and a concerned expression remained on his face. "Did everything go as planned?"

"It did but it was bad for him and for me too," she replied, and she was unsure how she was managing to stay upright at that moment.

He approached her quietly and embraced her to provide solace. "I'm so sorry." She was unaware of how much she craved his embrace until it enveloped her. The solace ...