Chapter 31: Wild girl
"I am leaving," Patricia said, refusing to stay. She was still frowning when Zara quickly grabbed her hand and urged, "Please, for my sake. It’s a life-and-death situation."
Patricia’s expression shifted into confusion. How was her presence here a matter of life and death for Zara?
"What life and..." she began, but before she could finish, a voice interrupted from behind, drawing everyone’s attention. They all turned to face the speaker, each wearing a different expression.
"What a coincidence. This is really lovely," Michelle said as she approached, her hands affectionately holding Roman’s. Zara rolled her eyes at the sight. She couldn’t help but feel irritated every time she saw Michelle. Despite trying to convince herself that Michelle had been the victim in everything that happened, something about her just felt off.
Who stays after watching the man they love marry someone else? And the way she treated Patricia...like a friend, not a fellow wife made it clear she didn’t see her as a threat, or perhaps didn’t even care.
"Oh, it’s the smiley doll," Zara muttered, unable to hold back her words. She forced a smile, prompting Patricia to pinch her lightly before offering Michelle a polite smile.
"I thought you were going out with your friend?" Roman finally spoke. Patricia was at a loss for words. She had thought the same until her friend clearly had other plans.
"Why do you care who she goes out with?" Zara snapped, rolling her eyes.
"Miss Zara, just because you prefer the wayward lifestyle doesn’t mean your friend has to," Roman replied coldly.