Nicolas I frown, seeing Anaya’s smile drop while clutching her phone tight. “Is everything all right, kitten?” I asked. Her head snapped, “Y-yeah it is. I will see you soon, Nicolas.” “Anaya, I hate liars,” I said, struggling to contain my rage. She is lying. “You’ll be my wife, and you should know that I don’t put up with liars. Am I understood?” “It’s nothing really,” she stiffened, “but today is my adopted mother’s birthday.” A small sigh escaped my lips, and Anaya’s sorrowful gaze met mine. Despite not being sure what I could do in the situation, I squeezed her hand and said, “I am here for you.” “Anything more?” I asked. She pursed her lips. “No,” she replied. I had to put in more effort to win her trust, given that I knew she wasn’t being truthful. Also, I will respect her space as she has respected mine. If something big was amiss, she would tell me, I am sure. “See you soon,” I said, smiling. She wrenched the car door open and proceeded to her house. I waited till she
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