CHAPTER 42

Rhys’ smile sent a wave of unease through Naya. Despite his seemingly light-hearted demeanor, there was something in his eyes that made her uneasy. She knew that she had to tread carefully around him, lest she incur his wrath.

They walked into the department store, and Naya felt overwhelmed by the sheer opulence of it all. The walls were lined with designer clothes, the racks bursting with expensive brands. She suddenly began to feel out of place, like a poor girl who had wandered into the wrong part of town.

She was used to this kind of life but then, it just felt very strange to her.

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