Chapter 16

Zoe was having dinner, taking in all she had learnt from Aaron. She heard Avery speaking to one of the maids and glanced at the clock to see the time, before going ahead to place a spoonful of rice in her mouth.

She waited, wondering if he was going to join her at the table or avoid her like he was doing. When he appeared by the door, she turned to see him leaning on the wall with folded hands. His suit was gone, leaving just his shirt tucked out of the trouser he wore and two of the top buttons undone.

“Fancy seeing you here.” Zoe said, trying to start a conversation. He surprised her by smiling and she wished nothing but to have him close to her. “Are you joining me or what?”

He lifted an eyebrow and tilted his head slightly. “I wouldn’t want to assume you wanted company.”

Zoe sighed. It was her fault that he was trying to give her space, but she found herself wanting to scream at the top of her lungs. He really didn’t need many personalities. Being Avery alone was enough. Someti