Chapter 289 Whispers of Betrayal

• The moment Zishan overheard Martha cursing their father on the roadside, a storm of emotions churned within him. Years of self-discipline allowed him to keep a calm facade, but beneath the surface, his thoughts were anything but serene.
• Walking beside him, Allacia could sense something was amiss. Their connection was so profound that even a flicker of emotion in one heart would echo in the other.
• "What’s wrong, Zic? You seem upset. Are you overworked?" Allacia’s voice was soft, tinged with worry, as she stepped closer to him. Her gaze searched his face, desperate to understand his distress.