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CHAPTER 19- Zara’s POV Together, we stepped outside to welcome Nick into the house. As he dismounted his motorcycle, his gaze landed on Lucas's hand, which was securely placed around my waist. “Come in,” I said to Nick, and I could feel that he felt a bit awkward. “By the way, how are you?” I asked him as we walked towards the house. “I’m okay,” he replied curtly to my question. “That's good then,” I said. When we entered the house, we didn't have any privacy because Lucas kept on watching us. It felt like we were back in ancient times, where the grandmother guarded her granddaughter while talking to a suitor. Several times I signaled to Lucas to leave us alone so we could talk properly. I wanted to clarify to Nick that there was no reason for him to come to my house. “When did he start to care for you, Zara?” Nick asked about Lucas and me, even though he knew that Lucas could hear him. “Just recently, but he's someone worth waiting for, you know,” I said to him, and the smug L
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