Night turned to day, but Zara had barely slept.She listened all night for any sounds outside, but Yosef never came back.Zara looked pale and troubled. Without her makeup, she could not conceal it and just had to deal with it.She ate alone in the restaurant and then spent some time outside.One by one, the guests left the manor, their two-day holiday over. Zara had not seen Yosef, and he had not reached out. She certainly was not going to look for him.When he still had not shown up after lunch, Zara gave up waiting. She went to her room, packed her things, and got ready to take a taxi to the city.Stepping out of the manor, a car pulled up beside her.Thinking she was in the way, Zara moved aside.The car window rolled down. Yaxley, leaning on the edge with a smirk, asked, "Ms. Lowry, walking by yourself?"Zara hesitated. "Mr. Lark."Yaxley motioned. "Hop in, I'll drive you."She politely refused, saying, "No need to bother, Mr. Lark. I've called a taxi.""Just cancel it
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