Riya stood frozen, her face drained of color, eyes darting anxiously as though searching for an escape. The truth was out, and there was no place left to hide.
Zara stood tall, her posture radiating dignity and quiet triumph. The undeniable truth had lifted the weight of accusation. Her innocence was proven. And Riya's lies had been dragged into the light for everyone to see.
"Now you have all seen what really happened," Zara said smugly. "I told you the truth, but none of you believed me."
She cast a wounded glance at Nathaniel, disappointment clouding her eyes. She had believed he had changed, but she had been mistaken.
Riya wasn't completely wrong after all. Nathaniel had believed her word without a second thought, without bothering to seek the truth.
It was painfully clear. He didn't fully trust Zara, and perhaps, she held no real place in his heart.
