Insanely insane
But before she could craft another retort, her own bitterness betrayed her.
“She’s sick, you know,” she said, her tone colder than she intended. “Timtim. Fever. Aariz hasn’t left her side since morning. That’s why I’ll never get his attention—his world starts and ends with her.”
Ishtiyaq’s expression shifted instantly. His lazy smirk evaporated, replaced by a sudden sharpness in his eyes. “She’s… sick?” he asked, his voice too quick, too restless.
The subtle change didn’t escape Sana. She tilted her head, studying him carefully, and for the first time, she noticed the crack in his composure. His hands twitched at his sides, his jaw tightened.
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