His expression was dark, and his eyes were filled with suspicion and cold hostility.
Oriana's heart tightened. This isn't good.
Had Merrick noticed something?
"Merrick, you..." She barely began to speak before Merrick interrupted her sharply.
"Oriana! What were you doing just now?"
Merrick's tone was harsh, his eyes brimming with distrust and displeasure, as though he were interrogating someone caught trying to hide something.
Oriana quickly composed herself, her expression remaining calm and composed, devoid of any hint of panic.
"Merrick, you have no right to question me."
Merrick's face darkened instantly, his eyes filled with irritation and dissatisfaction.
Oriana had never spoken to him like this before. She had always been gentle and accommodating, never once defying him. Ho
