Chapter 15:

The duo turned to look at her with raised brows, but hurriedly, she grasped the glass of water and hid her face, still coughing.

"Is anything wrong, darling Arya?" Her mother asked, with a wicked grin on her face.

"No, of course not." She chugged down some water, letting the glass drop back the table.

"Are you jealous that Devon Brookes is married?" Colin turned to her, crossing his arms over his shoulders.

She resisted the urge to smack him, still wondering, why in the heck would she be worried? Or perhaps jealous? Devon Brookes was her fake husband, and whether they liked it or not, she was still currently taking responsibility for her kiss. So, why in the hell would she be jealous?

Sofia studied her daughter silently, something was off about her, it was unlike her daughter, she breathed in and out, a sigh emitting her lips. "It's alright. How've you been doing honestly?"

Arya sighed, she knew her mother would ask, her mother was quick to the truth, sooner or later, her mother woul