Love's Second Chance novel Chapter 3

The atmosphere between Zara and Jonathan was slightly tense as if they had a cold war. However, when this happened before, Jonathan always broke the tension with surprises.

Zara glanced at the image on the phone before forcing a smile. "Maybe."

It wasn't long before Jonathan joined her in the backseat. Knowing she had suffered unfair treatment today, he held her hand and comforted her. "Don't take Mom's words to heart."

The warmth from his palm radiated onto her hand.

Zara no longer wished to continue their cold war. So, she leaned against his shoulder. "How will we explain the marriage situation to them in the future?"

Jonathan couldn't help but kiss Zara's head since she admitted defeat first. "I'll handle it. Don't you worry."

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After learning about the company gala from Joel, Zara arranged her schedule beforehand. She even turned down the chance to participate in a dance competition because of the gala.

Yet, Jonathan didn't tell her about the gala until the day.

Zara watched as Jonathan changed into a suit and left the door. She said nothing but changed into a coat before following him out.

When she arrived at the gala's massive hall, she stiffened like a statue.

As the company's president, Jonathan needed to have the first dance. Not far away, Harper was in the middle of the hall. She donned a blue gown and danced with Jonathan as everyone watched.

That blue gown was the one Joel had shown Zara. It turned out that Jonathan wasn't gifting it to her. Instead, he intended it for Harper.

The woman he wanted as his dance partner tonight wasn't Zara. It was Harper.

As the dance ended, all the lights shined on Jonathan and Harper. Everyone clapped enthusiastically. No one noticed Zara, who stood at the entrance.

Meanwhile, Zara's eyes fixed on Jonathan. She watched as he only focused on Harper, and it seemed like many emotions welled in his eyes.

Harper's ears reddened as she spoke abruptly. "Jonathan, can I kiss your cheek? Consider it a goodbye kiss."

Jonathan stayed quiet, but it seemed to be a silent approval.

Harper gathered the courage to tip-toe.

When she was about to kiss Jonathan, Jonathan's gaze landed on Zara, who stood in the audience. He tensed and instinctively pushed Harper away.

Zara stared at Jonathan for a few seconds in silence. Then, she turned to leave. She had just exited the hotel when a great force grabbed her wrist.

Jonathan slightly panted as he ran outside to stop Zara. "Zar!"

Zara shot him an indifferent glare. "Let go of me!"

She had always been this way. Whenever she experienced injustice, she never cried or caused any fuss. Instead, she behaved coldly to conceal her heartache.

That was because nobody supported her during her parents' deaths. So, she couldn't allow herself to appear weak. Even if her pain were unbearable, she would force herself to endure it. She would tell all those who wanted to see her suffer that she wasn't in pain.