Chapter 26

Valery had assumed that Zaire’s unwavering demeanor meant he truly believed in her. But now, it didn’t seem that way. “This has nothing to do with whether I believe you or not. One week? Even school assignments aren’t this rushed.” “I’ve wronged Ivy, and I’ve wronged her for all those meals she fed me. Oh heavens, I should’ve kept my mouth shut.” When Zaire wasn’t smiling, he exuded a cool, aloof demeanor. But when he did smile, he was utterly endearing. Especially now,...