Chapter 58

• Peter paused for a second before bursting into laughter. I kept a serious expression, waiting for him to realize that I wasn’t joking. His laughter faded when he saw the sincerity in my eyes.
• "Ayla, you're not serious right now, are you? Please tell me this is a prank," he asked, forcing a small smile. I didn’t say anything as guilt surged through me.
• "No! Why are you silent? Please tell me this is just a cruel joke," he panicked.