All Chapters of The Art of Hating You: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Austin and his parents were taken aback and their expressions did not change. Maddy, who was not far off, moved towards Maryam and tried to stop her. She tried to hold Maryam back by grabbing her arm.“Let me go, please, Maddy!” Anger showed in Maryam’s eyes as she spat. Maddy looked sorry and explained, “I told her not to come, but she still made plans to be here while she knew you were here.” I'm sorry."A mixture of emotions was in Sara’s heart as she stared at her mother. There was a feeling of dread and confusion as all sorts of questions rushed through her mind. What brought her mother to this place?Matilda spoke up to Sara and said, “Is she your mom?” Sara nodded while her eyes alternated between her mom and Matilda. Matilda’s expression changed, and she got up to walk to Maryam with a smile.“Pleasure to meet you.” Matilda shook her hands and introduced herself as follows: “I’m Matilda Reed, and I’m Austin’s mother.” When Maryam looked into Matilda’s eyes, her face grew a tou

It was the following morning and Sara was preparing to go to the office, her mother Maryam was cooking breakfast in the kitchen. Maddy was seated at the breakfast table still in her pajamas and giving no indication that she was planning to get dressed any time soon.Sara eyebrow-raised at the sight of how Maddy was dressed. “Are you not coming to the office?” inquired she, with a trace of amusement. Maddy, who had a mouthful of food, mumbled something back. “I am on leave... Today Chris and I are going to look at our new house."Sara made an eye-roll of good nature. “I am going,” she said; and her mother was too fast in intercepting her. “Eat breakfast,” Maryam said, putting a block in Sara's way.Yet Sara was determined. “No, I am okay,” she tried to avoid her mother. Maddy, never, however, shrank back, but with glittering eyes launched into the fray. “Aww, you will regret it, when you do not eat this delicious food! So long since I have had anything this good. Hurrah! you have magic

Instinctively Austin put his arm round the waist of Sara and drew her to him. It was important to him to present an image of love and unity, the opposite of the chaos that Franklin had just brought. He was aware of Sara stiffening a little at the closeness of it, but he was murmuring something sweet in her ear, "Just go along with it." We can demonstrate to them that we are happy together.Sara looked up at him, a bewildered glance in her eye. She did not know how to react to this unexpected show of affection and in front of Franklin and Nova too. But the geniality and self-confidence of Austin put her at her ease, and she nodded her head, determining to go along presently.Austin was sensitive enough to feel the jealousy which underlay Franklin; he was perfectly aware why he had come. It appeared as though Franklin was attempting to flex by displaying his life with Nova. But Austin insisted on making a point that he had forgotten the past, that he was happy and that he would not be c

Austin's voice was low and husky as he leaned in close to Sara. "Why are you smiling?" he asked, his words laced with a subtle undertone. "Aren't you upset seeing your best friend marrying the man who's ideal husband material for you? And you regret having a fake boyfriend like me?"Sara's eyes widened in surprise, her gaze darting to Austin's face. How did he know what she thought? She looked at him, her voice barely above a whisper. "What do you mean?"Austin's expression was cold, his eyes glinting with a hint of amusement. "How lucky Maddy is having a husband like Chris," he said, his tone dripping with sarcasm.Sara's face set in a firm smile. "Of course, he's the perfect man every woman wants," she replied, her voice steady.Austin's eyes narrowed, his voice taking on a sharper edge. "And what has he done for you?"Sara's voice was firm, her words spilling out in a rush. "He treats me like a real human; he respects me; he... he never insulted me, and... and..." She paused, tryin

Sara looked up at him, her eyes red-rimmed. "I'm scared I'll hurt you and Mom," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.Armen's eyes sparkled with warmth as he said, "I believe in you, my child." You will never do anything to hurt us. Tell me what's happening."Sara hesitated for a moment before speaking, her words tumbling out in a rush. "There's a girl who always wanted an ideal husband, and she found one, but her best friend is also in love with him. And that woman also has a man in her life who's harsh to her, but he's always there when she needs help. Life has given her a choice... so who should she choose?" Sara asked, her eyes seeking her father's wisdom.Armen smiled, his face creasing with lines of experience. "You know this world now, my dear. Tell me, what would you do if you were in that girl's place?"Sara thought for a while, her brow furrowed in contemplation. Then, her face lit up with a gentle smile. "The one who was there when she needed him?"Armen's smile broad