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Chapter 008

Author: HisTreasure
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-08 23:44:01
ZAYN'S POV

My lips pressed into a firm line, as Sophia's voice rang out, echoing through the dining hall.

She was supposed to be in Rio De Janeiro, but why did I feel so mad about her timing?

Exhaling through my nose, I slammed my fork on the table.

“And what are you doing here? What happened to your trip?” I asked, gritting my teeth.

Sophia blinked rapidly, disgust lighting her face, “What is going on here, Zayn. Just now, the both of you were…”

“I asked first. What the hell are you doing here?” I interrupted, turning to her.

“Does that matter? Is that the most important thing now? No, I don't think so!” Sophie moved closer, her eyes bouncing from me to Ava. She was starting again. She was trying to raise trouble, “You not talking makes it all the more suspicious.” She spat.

“What exactly is wrong with you, Soph? You just came in, and started flying wrong accusations everywhere. What do you think happened? Did you see me locking lips with her, or does this perhaps look like a bed
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