Time-Limited Love: A Contract Expired, Not Renewed novel Chapter 132

Zephyr gave Zinnia’s shoulder a reassuring squeeze and added, “But there’s something else I need to bring up about you…”

His brows knitted together, irritation flickering across his face.

“What’s up with Landon? The internet’s tearing his wife apart, and he can’t be bothered to say a word? He’s just going to let that Jensen girl trash your reputation?”

“No, this won’t do. I need to give him a call. That boy—if I’d known he’d behave like this, I never would’ve introduced such a wonderful girl to him in the first place.”

He jabbed furiously at his phone, nearly setting it alight with his frustration.

But Zinnia stepped forward and gently stopped him. “Professor, please—let it go. Maybe he hasn’t even seen what’s happening. There’s no need to trouble him.”

She’d already made things clear to Landon yesterday. Asking him to clear her name today would only make things messier.

The way Zinnia saw it, all the online slander against her—accusing her of being “the other woman”—would only ever lead to two possible outcomes.

One: Landon could publicly acknowledge their marriage, dragging Noelle into a public scandal.

Two: Landon could protect Noelle, letting the rumors and insults keep piling on her.

Neither option was what she wanted.

Even if Landon chose the first, she’d still be tangled up in a complicated mess with him. And once their contract ended, she’d have an even bigger headache to deal with.

As long as he stubbornly denied their marriage, the public would always believe Noelle’s side of the story. Even if she waved their marriage license in front of everyone, she’d still be called a liar.

Unless Landon himself came forward, no amount of explanation would make a difference. In fact, it would only keep the drama alive, stirring up more trouble for herself and those around her.

The fact that Landon let the rumors spiral out of control made his attitude crystal clear.

“Don’t worry,” Zephyr said gruffly. “If that boy won’t do right by you, you still have your parents—and you have me and my wife. We’re not letting this go.”

With that, he stormed off, hands clasped behind his back.

That same morning, a major news outlet issued a statement: The upcoming hearing about Dr. Zinnia of Veridian University Hospital’s cardiac surgery department—regarding allegations of medical malpractice—would be streamed live across the Polaris Media platform.