2/2 Chapter 13 " Mum , " Charlotte quickly intervened , " Sarah was James's wife after all . We shouldn't treat her like this . We have spare rooms- she could stay if needed . " @ The security guards looked at Sarah's modest outfit with barely concealed disdain . Just another gold - digger , they probably thought , clinging to a wealthy family . " No need , " Sarah said firmly , ignoring their looks . As she wheeled her suitcase away , the sky opened up without warning . Perfect timing , Sarah thought wryly , glancing at her phone's dying battery . Just her luck . With nothing but trees around and no shelter in sight , she was quickly soaked to the bone , standing helpless in the downpour . shining A Porsche Cayenne pulled up quietly beside her . Zachary stepped out , black umbrella in hand , every bit the knight in st armor . " We meet again , Miss Sanders . " In a moment like this caught in the rain , rescued by a handsome man with an umbrella most women's hearts would skip at beat . Sarah's did , but only briefly . " Since it's such a coincidence , could I trouble you for a ride , Mr. Reynolds ? " Instead of answering directly , his crystal blue eyes swept over her rain - soaked form . " Let's get you in the car first . " The warm car interior quickly chased away her chill . Zachary handed her a towel , politely focusing on some documents while she dried off . As she dabbed at her hair , Sarah found herself lost in thought . Such thoughtful gestures spoke volumes about his upbringing . They'd only met a handful of times , but each encounter left her feeling oddly comforted by his subtle thoughtfulness . Was all this just to convince her to treat his sister ? Lost in these thoughts , she barely noticed the car stopping outside an apartment building . " The storm's getting worse , " his smooth voice interrupted her thoughts . " Why don't you change into something dry before heading home ? " Looking up to meet his kind gaze , Sarah swallowed her refusal and nodded . The apartment wasn't far from the mansion probably why he'd brought her here . Inside , she was surprised by the cheerful décor : sky - blue wallpaper with floating clouds that instantly lifted one's mood . Sarah blinked , struggling to imagine this as Zachary's home . A middle - aged woman emerged at the sound of the door . " Good evening , Mr. Reynolds ! And who's this ? " " Mrs. Maggie , this is my friend Sarah . She needs to shower and change . " 1 1/2 " Come in , come in ! " Mrs. Maggie hurried to find slippers . " I'll get you some clothes and make some hot tea . " dat Zachary nodded at Mrs. Maggie before turning to Sarah . " This is my sister Mia's apartment . She studies at Adams University nearby . Mrs. Maggle looks after her . " ( 1 Sarah nodded in understanding just as Zachary's phone rang . " Excuse me . " a As he moved to the window to take the call , Sarah studied a painting on the wall . It was oddly comforting : autumn leaves falling , warm light , two girls holding hands on a swing , their smiles radiating joy . Sarah touched the painting gently . " My sister painted this , " Zachary's voice came from behind her . She turned to find his expression unguarded for once , filled with grief , before his usual calm demeanor returned . Something clicked in Sarah's mind . " Mr. Reynolds , is one of these girls your sister ? " " Yes , " he nodded . " She painted this when she was fourteen , before she got sick . " " And the other girl … ? "