Eventually, the Female Lead Ran Away (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 28

Cedric followed Zen out of curiosity. Todd also chose of his own accord to follow Zen. Needless to say Lady Saint, and even Dia—though pressured by the Countess—ultimately accepted Zen’s invitation of her own will.

Thus, everyone closely associated with Zen Baker had their reasons. But what about Deborah Johnson?

‘What could she possibly think the relationship between Zen Baker and Dia Blaise is?’

Had Lady Saint explained it properly? That this was a marriage of convenience arranged for revenge?

‘Impossible.’

She surely understood that their marriage was not some romantic union born of love. Marriages for love were exceedingly rare in these circles, especially given their unusual backgrounds.

‘So she probably assumes it’s just an ordinary political marriage.’

But what if she learned the truth? If she realized this wasn’t merely a political alliance?

If she found out that Zen Baker had bought Dia Blaise’s title and life with money, and that her husband had no intention whatsoever of making an effort to love her—would Deborah, who merely lived three months with her late husband and dutifully observed widowhood, smile and nod in agreement?

‘She’d feel uncomfortable.’

Cedric began to doubt whether this Deborah was truly the person Zen needed. Lady Saint’s strong recommendation and the testimonies of those around her… however he examined it, it simply didn’t seem right.

Yet the monster with an uncannily accurate eye for people refused to let go.

‘I thought perhaps Deborah Johnson possessed some extraordinary quality I hadn’t anticipated. And it turns out it was that Deborah.’

Not just any common Deborah—but the very person who feared Zen Baker might have forgotten her.

‘The one person Zen Baker could never let go.’

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