Chapter 143

• Warmth filled Lamech's heart as he watched Azora's serious face. He cleared his throat and caught her hand, lowering it. "You don't have to do that," he said.
• He noticed her pause, and her expression changed, as if hurt by his words. Silently cursing himself, he spoke again in an uncertain tone, "I should be the one taking care of you, not the other way around."
• But Azora remained silent, withdrawing her hand from his grip. At that moment, Lamech noticed a camera flash. He quickly turned to see a woman with a digital camera. When she saw him looking, she stood up and hurriedly made her way out of the establishment.