Chapter 116

  Annette had a crush on Zachary when she was a teenage girl.

  Her face blushed slightly as she said, "Zachary, I thought you went abroad?"

  "I've been back for half a month. I was planning to visit you and Sharon."

  Speaking of her mother, Annette was dejected. She said with a bitter smile, "My mother is dead."

  Seeing Annette's dejected expression, Zachary reacted. "Oh."

  Annette explained, "She had depression and committed suicide."

  Zachary frowned and said with pity, "How did you get through all these years?"

  "When my mother died, I was able to support myself. So, it's been OK."

  Zachary patted Annette on the shoulder. He said, "It must be hard for you. What are you doing now?"

  Annette said, "I am a student instructor at the university."

  "I remember you said that you wanted to be a teacher when you grew up. It seems that you have fulfilled your dream."

  Annette nodded. She asked, "By the way, why are you here? Are you here for some shopping?"