NovelEnglish“Alright, givefive minutes, Shirley said before she went upstairs to change her clothes. Five minutes later,
she cdownstairs and got into Zacharias’ car to head to the Vice President's Residence. On the way,
Zacharias looked at documents while Shirley was lost in thought.
Finally, they arrived at the Vice President's Residence. As Zacharias massaged his temples, Shirley turned to look
at him and couldn’t help sympathizing with him for a few seconds. His daily work schedule was too tight.
Zacharias got out of the car while Shirley got out from the other side, standing at the entrance of the Vice
President’s Residence. She felt as comfortable as she would in her own hbecause she had been fostered
here when she was a child, and she often cwith her father to this place. Sometimes, she would stay here for
several days.
A faint smile appeared on Zacharias’ lips as memories from his childhood crushing back. He remembered
when he had chere with his father as a guest and got lost in the backyard, only to meet a charming little
girl.
He had never thought that 20 years later, he would return to this place with her and continue being a guest
there. The only difference was that the little girl from back then had now grown into a graceful young woman.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhen Shirley and Zacharias entered the hall, the helpers immediately cforward. At the stime, the
elegant and noble Ruka emerged from a side hall.
“Shirley!” Ruka greeted her with joy. This was a child she had watched grow up, and she was as dear to her as
her own.
“Great Aunt!” Shirley reached out and gave her a hug.
“It’s been a while. You look even more beautiful now!” Ruka praised.
“Good evening, Mrs. Husson,” Zacharias greeted her with a smile.
“Good evening, Zach. I'm so glad you both could cfor dinner. Your great-uncle is still upstairs in an online
meeting. Please have a seat. Dinner is being prepared,” she offered.
Shirley nodded in response. Seeing that there was still sdaylight left, Zacharias turned to her and asked,
“Miss Lloyd, would you like to take a walk within the backyard?”
Shirley had yet to respond when Ruka Intervened, “Yes, let Shirley accompany you to the backyard. She's very
familiar with it since she has lived here since she was a child.”
And so, Shirley could only agree. “Alright, then. Let's go.”
Led by Shirley, Zacharias walked toward the corridor in the backyard. There was a row of wisteria in full bloom
beside it, presenting a beautiful and serene scene.
“I wish we could have met a bit earlier.” Zacharias regretted that he had met her too late. Shirley couldn't help
but giggle. “If we had met earlier, | might not have paid much attention to you.”
Indeed, the old Shirley had blended in with the male team members at the base and hadn't given much thought
to any man. Wanting to be as strong as a man in everything she did, she didn’t have the feminine qualities she
had now.
Zacharias also chuckled. “You're right. Miss Lloyd, you do have high standards.”
Shirley’s standards weren't high; she just hadn't awakened to her feelings for men until the three months she
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmmet Cole.
Even then, her understanding of love between men and women was quite limited. It was only when she met
Zacharias that she truly began to understand love in a romantic sense.
As for Zacharias, he felt regretful about not meeting her earlier. If they had met a few years ago, they would
have had more ttogether. Back then, he wasn’t the vice president, and he didn’t have an overwhelming
workload. He would have had tto spend with her, go for a leisurely drive, and do something romantic
together.
But now, his position didn’t allow him to do any of that. It didn’t even allow him the simple act of holding her
hand and going for a walk outside.
Shirley led him into the garden. Despite it being winter, the garden was filled with various winter flowers, making
it look beautiful. The trees had also grown lush. It wasn’t just a simple garden; it was a large, extensive backyard
where one could take a half-hour stroll.
No wonder Zacharias had gotten lost here when he was a child.
He pointed to a path. “Back then, | was playing around here when | got lost and couldn’t find my way home.”
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