Back to the hall…
Liam glanced at Zara again, hoping she would look at him or try to have a conversation with him. But she kept chatting with Zane and Paulina, totally ignoring him as if she didn't care about his presence. Her indifference and cold attitude made him anxious and guilty at the same time.
'She might be really upset with me,' he thought.
Just then, Gracie returned and joined everyone.
"Where is Riya?" Paulina asked. "Is she not coming?"
"She will be here soon," replied Gracie.
"Why is she taking so long?" Paulina muttered, her tone sharp with displeasure. "She has been getting ready since she returned an hour ago."
"Mom, you know ladies take their time in getting ready," Gracie drawled. "Let her take her time."
Paulina gave a half-hearted smile and returned her focus to Zara, not wanting to stretch the conversation.
"How is your work going?" Vincent asked, turning to Liam.
"Uh, it's stressful, but I'm managing," Liam replied with a smile.
