Chapter Twenty Four

Zara Howard

After everything that happened yesterday, I have learnt my lesson. No matter how sharp his words were, he was right. I am the one who needs him and not the other way around. He has been generous enough to let me stay with him in the Lancaster penthouse. I can't act like this ungrateful brat who does whatever she wants and expects people to just be okay with it.

I freshen up and go down for breakfast. I can't avoid Asher and stay in my room forever. I notice Mrs Costanza setting up the plates for breakfast.

"Good morning, Mrs. Costanza!" I chirp as I start to help her set the plates.

"Oh, looks like you are finally done hiding from Asher?" Mrs Costanza says as she proceeds to toast the bread, barely even glancing at me.

What happened to Hello! Good morning, you little ray of sunshine.

"Hiding? From Asher? What are you talking about?" I ask as I try my best to play it dumb.

Mrs. Costanza gives me a look that says 'Who are you kidding?'

"What? Seriously! I was sick." I p