Chapter 22

Syria’s POV

“Syria.”

I froze the moment Uncle called out to me.

"Yes, Uncle?" I asked, trying to keep my voice calm.

He looked at me with stern expression, “From now on, you can leave your room. You’re not grounded anymore.”

I blinked, confused. That was sudden.

“Really?” I asked, unsure if I heard him right.

“Yes,” he replied. He stepped closer and placed his hand on my shoulder, slowly letting it slide down to my arm. The contact made me shiver inside, but I forced myself not to react. I coul