Chapter Forty One

Asher Lancaster

After Zara departs, I find myself staring blankly at my computer screen. Uncertainty gnaws at me as I ponder whether she’ll say yes or no, but one thing became crystal clear after last night’s encounter—I wanted her to be with me.

Zara had left an unforgettable mark on my heart, and I couldn’t fathom living without her now. She had become an integral part of my life, bringing joy and light to what was once a dark and serious existence. Before I met her, I battled with various mental problems, silently suffering in the shadows of my own mind. But since she entered my life, her presence has made me reevaluate my life.

Her mere presence had a unique effect on me, effortlessly putting a smile on my face even during moments when I craved to be left alone. There were days when I hated the presence of people around me, yet her absence was something I found myself missing and thinking about.

In my line of work, I’m often surrounded by the dark realities of life. But Zara broug