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Chapter 33: The Drive Back
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Burned By His Lies Chapter 68: Disagreement
Zara’s Pov“Did you know about this?” I ask Adrian.He takes his eyes off the road for a split second to look at my face, I'm guessing to gauge my mood. Satisfied with what he sees, he nods. “Some of it.”“What do you mean by some of it?” I question.“He mentioned some parts to me during Lila’s birthday party,” he explains.I nod. “So that's what you guys were talking about.”“You could say that,” he says and shrugs. When I don't say anything for a while, he speaks again.“Are you still mad at me?”I frown then turn to him. “Since we're already on the topic, you might as well tell me why you asked me to stay away from Camilla.”He sighs. Probably frustrated by the repeated question but I don't care.“Or don't you think I should know?”“I already told you why.”“No. You just said you had a bad feeling and that's not enough,” I press harder.His jaw tightens.“Just give me some time.”“Time to do what?” I question because I really don't understand him at this point.“To get proof so y
Burned By His Lies Chapter 67: Last Laugh
Zara’s PovOnce the judge exits the courtroom, Murphy lets out a low whistle.“Oh my goodness, Zara. You won,” he says with a wide smile on his face.“I did,” I breathe out as relief washes over me. The last few hours have been heavy on me with thoughts of ‘what ifs’ filling my mind. But I can finally breathe now because my baby girl isn't going anywhere.Adrian squeezes my hand softly and I look at him. “You won. It's over now. Lila isn't going anywhere,” he says in a comforting tone.I look at him, smiling softly as I nod my head. Tears fill my eyes but I don't let them fall. He notices and pulls me into his arms for a hug. I wrap my arms around him, breathing in his scent and using it and the feel of his heartbeat to calm myself.He pulls back and places a kiss on my forehead. “Are you ready to go now?” He asks and I nod.Murphy, who was on the phone, and I'm sure with Celia, walk back to us. “Celia is over the moon. She says she's throwing a party to celebrate our victory.”“Ce
Burned By His Lies Chapter 66: End of Custody
Zara’s PovI feel tense. In the same way I did last time while seated in this same courtroom for my daughter’s custody case. This battle has been going on for a while and I can't help but have this heavy cloud of fear hovering over me. Why? One may ask. Because it all ends today. Yes, today. We’ll get to know what happens to Lila. If that scheming Claudia succeeded in pulling my strings or if I can really trust my dad and Adrian to fulfill their promises and not let my daughter be separated from me. Adrian sits beside me but I don't look at him. Not even a single glance since we got in here. The air around us feels heavy and we both know why. The statement he made after I caught him grilling Camilla in the hallway leaves me unsettled. Their entire conversation didn't feel right, I almost thought they knew each other until Camilla laughed, clearly playing along with his overprotectiveness.Her departure immediately after was expected. If I were constantly attacked by my daughter’s
Burned By His Lies Chapter 65: Hallway Whispers
Zara’s PovMy heart starts beating wildly when I hear my name.No. Not again. This can’t be happening again. Let me be wrong. I don't want to believe Adrian can do this to me again. My mind goes back to our honeymoon night five years ago and the blood in my veins pumps straight to my head. I can feel my heart beating in my ears as I step closer. Anticipating the worst.Who is he talking to?Is this a replay of that night years ago?The hallway has just restroom doors and an exit. Adrian is standing near the exit, his back facing. Somebody is standing in front of him but I can't see their face. The tension in Adrian’s shoulders is evident and he seems angry.“Do you think I don't know the game you're playing?” he says calmly.The person in front of him laughs awkwardly and I freeze.That's a woman's voice.“I'm not sure I know what you're talking about,” the woman speaks carefully.My heart drops. I recognize that voice. I've been talking with them for the last thirty minutes or so
Burned By His Lies Chapter 64: Birthday Guests
Zara’s PovOnce I see the little girl the woman is holding, who is about Lila’s age, the dots connect in my head.Andrea. Lila’s friend.I do a double-take and sure enough, the woman holding her is none other than her mother, Camilla.The heavy heavy cake-like makeup she has on her face makes her look like somebody else. It gives her a different look and I almost didn't recognize her.I chuckle. “Thats not a celebrity.”“Then who is that and why would they dress like that to a child’s birthday party?” Celia insists. “Thats Lila’s friend, Andrea. And the woman in question is her mom, Camilla.”“Did you maybe forget to tell her the kind of party she was attending?”“Come on now, Celia,” I mutter under my breath.“Girl, she's dressed like she's accepting a Grammy today. And last I remember, we aren't having an award show.” she rolls her eyes.Camilla takes off her sunglasses and waves at me. I wave back as they approach us. Andrea only stays back to say be polite and say hi to me first
Burned By His Lies Chapter 63: Birthday Party
Zara’s PovThe rented hall looked like something out of a princess storybook. The kind Lila is obsessing over and would always read. Pink balloons are floating everywhere and beautiful decorations are hanging from every corner of the room. The yard outside has become a playground for kids. It's filled with colorful bounce houses, blown-up cartoon figures, and a long picnic table carrying all types of kids' desserts and snacks.“This is way more than he told me,” I say while folding my arms and observing the scene. “It’s insane.”Murphy laughs. “Insane in a bad way or in a ‘this man is trying to buy forgiveness with balloons’ way?”“I would say the second one,” I mutter.I look across the lawn and spot Adrian speaking with two of the security men. Even in the midst of celebration he doesn't let down his guard. He speaks calmly but even from here I can feel the weight of his words as he lays down instructions to the guards. And it isn't just them, there are others planted around the p
Burned By His Lies Chapter 39: Grandpa’s Visit
Zara’s PovI breathe in deeply as I stand in the middle of the living room in my new house. The smells of disinfectant and paint still hangs in the air because of how we rushed everything so I could move in. If it means I get to get some space from Adrian until I figure out my next move, then I won
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Adrian's Pov‘Oh my goodness.’ I think of Zara’s worry and smile. I can't believe she'll sympathize with someone like Celeste given the kind of past we have but she did.It may be a little shocking to me, but deep down, I know that's the kind of person Zara is. Selfless, pure, and kind. I just hop
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Adrian’s Pov“Adrian,” my mother snaps. “Have you lost your mind?”“Did you really file a lawsuit against the mother of my child to take our child from her?” I ask in the calmest voice possible.“She's a criminal. Look at all the things she did to hide your child from you. What kind of mother would
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Zara’s PovThe sound of thunder wakes me up from my sleep, and when I check the time, it's only a few minutes to midnight. About three hours after I left Adrian in the living room. Not like I did much sleeping anyways.Another thunder hits and the windows shake, making me jump a little. Gosh, I sti
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