Lady Warrior's Warth on Divorce Day novel Chapter 51

Chapter 51

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“Nicolas, what do you mean by that? Are you suspecting me because of what Zoya said before she left?” Jasmine said with a look of indignation and anger.

“No, I’m not trying to accuse you of anything. I just want to clarify what happened back then!” Nicolas said quickly.

Jasmine said, feigning anger, “Isn’t what happened back then very clear? I saw you in the river and saved you. Then, an ambulance took you to the hospital, and you received timely treatment. Everyone saw that!”

The cold sweat in her palms betrayed her current panic.

Nicolas pursed his thin lips. Indeed, many people witnessed it, and he shouldn’t have doubted it.

Yet, he kept recalling Zoya’s expression when she said those final words.

She was so certain, yet so disgusted.

It was as if the one who saved him was truly Zoya.

“I never told Zoya that I fell into the river and was stabbed eight times, yet Zoya knew,” Nicolas said.

“Then you should ask her how she knew!” Jasmine blurted out, but as soon as the words left her mouth, she immediately regretted it.

If he really went to ask Zoya, it would be easier for him to confirm that Zoya was indeed the one who saved him.

Jasmine composed herself and said, “Many people knew about your injury back then, including your classmates, hospital staff, and acquaintances. Zoya probably heard about it somewhere.

“If she truly saved you, why has she never mentioned it before?”

Nicolas remained silent, as this was precisely what puzzled him.

If Zoya truly saved him, he wondered why Jasmine was not there when he woke up in the hospital.

“I think Zoya might have somehow learned that I saved you back then, and she’s saying this intentionally to drive a wedge between us!” Jasmine continued.

Nicolas remained silent.

He thought, ‘Is that really true? But Zoya initiated the divorce, and she showed no attachment to the marriage whatsoever.

‘Moreover, would a woman like her really lie just to sow discord between others?

He recalled Zoya galloping on horseback, piloting an aircraft, and fiercely protecting her parents‘ urn amidst an attack by over a dozen men.

He once thought Jasmine was valiant and spirited.

But now he realized Zoya seemed to embody those descriptions even more than Jasmine.

Seeing Nicolas remained silent, Jasmine suddenly said, “Nicolas, if you truly believe Zoya, then suit yourself.

“I told you from the beginning that I saved you purely out of kindness, not expecting any reward. I never cared whether you treat me as your savior or not!”

With that, she rose to leave.

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Chapter 51

Nicolas quickly grabbed Jasmine. “I’m sorry, Jasmine, it was my fault. I shouldn’t have overthought things.

“When you saved me, I had nothing. Of course, I know you acted purely out of kindness.”

“Good that you know!” Jasmine gave Nicolas a reproachful look, then softened her tone.

She said, “I never wanted to exploit you with this matter. I only want you to believe my words.

“If a single word from Zoya can make you doubt me so easily, then I’d rather never have saved you at all.”

A hint of self–reproach flashed in Nicolas’s eyes.

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He thought, ‘I had nothing back then and couldn’t give Jasmine anything. Jasmine had no reason to deceive me like this.

“Zoya must have found out about this somehow and said it deliberately to annoy me!‘

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Zoya finally agreed, believing that three months would pass quickly anyway.

Chapter 51

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She had only a vague impression of Marabotara, as she had left the city with her parents to settle in Ranard City when she was in elementary school.

Although she returned to Marabotara with her parents to visit their ancestors in the cemetery during high school, that was a long time ago.

Her parents returned several times later, but she missed those occasions due to her studies and work.

She remembered 3 years ago, before her parents departed for the Horizon Watch Regiment, they told her that once their mission was complete, they would return to their hometown in Marabotara together.

However, she never imagined that she would return to Marabotara with her parents‘ ashes this time.

Suddenly, through the car window, Zoya spotted a memorial hall in the bustling downtown area, right along the road. That memorial hall…” Zoya gasped.

The driver in the front seat said, “That’s the Lucero family’s memorial hall. The Lucero family is a prominent family in Marabotara.”

Thirty years ago, when real estate was just emerging, a developer wanted to buy the land where the Lucero family Memorial Hall stood for 200 million.

They even hired many thugs to back them up.

As a result, the Lucero family members returned from all over the country, vowing they would absolutely not sell the land left by their ancestors.

The display of their power was immense. In the end, the developer and his people quickly left with their tails between their legs.

Since then, no one dared to covet the land of the Lucero family Memorial Hall again.

As the driver recounted the events of that year, Zoya’s emotions churned.

Her father had also told her about this matter years ago, mentioning that at the time, the Lucero family wasn’t wealthy, but the family was very united.

The Lucero family drew lots to determine who would protect the memorial hall with their lives. If someone died, their children would be cared for by the rest of the family.

Zoya’s grandfather didn’t draw lots. He took out his sword and declared, “My son has grown up and doesn’t need to be supported by the family.

“My wife has also passed away, so I have no one to worry about. I can lay down my life for my family!”