Chapter 24

The mahogany doors of the Ghazi residence swung open, but Khalid Ghazi's anticipation turned to a simmering rage the moment he saw Yousef Ghazi, Rana, and Omar enter the foyer alone. There was no sign of Layla. The patriarch's grip tightened on the head of his cane, his knuckles turning white. "Where is Layla?" Khalid shouted, his voice echoing off the high ceilings. "Why didn't you bring her home?" Rana Ghazi rushed forward, looping her arm through Khalid's with practiced grace, her face...