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CHAPTER 384
~Zara's POV~
Zade held me tightly as I trembled in his arms, my emotions finally spilling over.
"I feel like a fool," I whispered, gripping the fabric of his shirt. "I hired her, Zade. I brought my husband's mate into our home with my own hands." My voice cracked as I pulled away, shaking my head. "How stupid can I be?"
Zade cupped my face, his thumb gently wiping away a stray tear. "You're not stupid, Zara. You didn't know."
I let out a bitter laugh, stepping back as I crossed my arms. "Then why didn't he tell me? Why keep it from me? Was he playing me this whole time? Was bringing Vani here part of some unspoken plan? Or was it all just… fate screwing me over again?"
Anger burned in my chest as I paced the wooden floor of the treehouse. My heart ached, and the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to scream. My hands balled into fists.
Zade sighed, stepping forward. "Zara, breathe."