Her hands gripped the fabric of her dress tightly, and her lips quivered as she looked at him. The sight of her weakness tugged at Rayan's heart, filling him with guilt.
He sighed deeply, pulling her into his arms. "Lia… don't cry," he whispered, his tone unusually soft. "I hate seeing you like this."
She looked up at him, her tear-streaked face filled with desperation. "Then why, Rayan? Tell me why!"
Rayan hesitated, his jaw clenching as he debated whether to tell her. But seeing the anguish in her eyes, he leaned closer, cupping her face gently.
"Fine," he said, his voice dropping to a whisper. "I'll tell you."
He leaned into her ear and began speaking softly, revealing a truth that made Lia's heart pound in her chest.
Her eyes widened with each word, her hands trembling against his chest as she listened. Jealousy and disbelief clouded her features, and her breath hitched audibly.