Chapter 562

Nefertari turned to face them, her gaze steady despite the turmoil brewing within her. "What is it?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Zoey took a deep breath, summoning her courage. "We've noticed... things between you and Jude," she started, her words carefully chosen.

Nefertari's eyes widened slightly, a flicker of apprehension crossing her features. "I don't know what you're talking about," she replied, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

Lucy stepped forward, her expression one of empathy. "Nefertari, we understand that this is a difficult time for you," she began, her voice gentle yet insistent. "But we can't ignore the way you and Jude look at each other, the way you hesitated when we suggested you marry him."