CHAPTER 26 – Zara’s POV
And to add to it, he addressed me by my married last name. What was wrong with him? I played it cool and responded, “What about him?” I wanted to see where this was going.
He sat down on the couch and stared at me intensely. I couldn't decipher his mood. He was so difficult to read, even more enigmatic than my grandfather's eyes.
“Stop pretending like you don't know. I told you to never go near him again, didn't I? But you defied me, Zara! Don't you understand? I said stay away from him!” he shouted, his anger catching me off guard.
He was infuriated, but I couldn't fathom why. What was wrong with meeting Nick? There was no ill intent on my part. Yet, here he was, even angrier than before. It made no sense. I genuinely hoped he was okay, but it was a fleeting th
