Chapter 19

Zara gripped Lila's arm tightly, sobbing uncontrollably. "Lila, what did I ever do to you? Why are you treating me like this? Why are you targeting me? "You like Dorian, and I never tried to take him from you. We may have grown up together, but I've always known he cares about you. "I even kept telling him to explain things to you, that there's nothing between us. Why won't you believe me? What do you gain from coming after me like this? Haven't Dorian and I already tried to keep our distance? "If you don't like me and you want me gone, just let me know. I'll stay away from him. But why mess with my career over it?" Zara looked as if she were bearing the weight of countless grievances. Strands of her messy hair clung to her tear-streaked face, making her appear even more delicate and pitiful. Dorian's heart twisted with her every sob, and he supported her tenderly. Lila jerked her hand away in disgust, rubbing her neck. Her fair skin showed glaring red marks from where he had