Chapter 16

Zara froze, biting her lip as if she were on the verge of tears. "I…" "What are you trying to do, Lila? You're not listening to me at all!" Dorian's anger flared, his fists clenched tightly. "Zara is a gentle person and tolerates your aggressive behavior. But if you continue to act this way, don't blame me for being harsh." They could resolve their own issues. Why was Lila so insistent on targeting Zara? Was she really implying that he couldn't have any other women around him besides her? With that thought, he blurted out, "In your eyes, am I only allowed to have you by my side? If that is the case, maybe I should stop acting altogether and just stay home with you every day, away from the world!" Dorian's voice was loud and angry as if he were facing a longtime enemy. His fierce defense of Zara as if she were just a childhood friend made Lila snort with laughter. He was twisting things around and seemed to forget something more important. They had already broken up, and her love