Nicole’s POV
As soon as breakfast was over, Liam and Adrian left for work while their mother stayed at home.
I left immediately too, taking the Cab Liam had prepared for me. I didn't see Adrian after breakfast to thank him for standing up for me but I made a mental note to do so.
The cab moved smoothly through traffic, but my thoughts were anything but calm. I stared out the window, my reflection faint against the glass, replaying breakfast over and over again. Liam had arranged the cab, kissed my forehead, told me not to overthink. I nodded and smiled, like I always did.
I unlocked my phone and called Zara.
She picked up after the second ring.
“Hey,” she said. Her voice sounded rough and a bit hoarse.
I frowned slightly. “Zara… are you alone right now? Or is there a man with you?”
