CHAPTER 13

Zara’s POV For some inexplicable reason, I found it difficult to meet his piercing gaze. It seemed as though I had done something wrong, and he no longer wished to witness my self-care routine.             Well, I refused to be constrained by his rules. I will not allow him to bind me with his words and desires anymore. Antoinette was right about him being unjust, selfish, and dictatorial. It turned out that I had been blinded by so many things. I couldn’t believe how delusional I'd been...all these years!             I made my way upstairs and decided to change my clothes. However, as I glanced at my wardrobe, I realized my outfits were hopelessly outdated, and I had no idea how they would look on me now.             Tomorrow, I will make it a priority to buy new things for myself. In the meantime, I settled for knee-length black pants and a plain white shirt. I secured my hair in a messy bun with a hairpin.             Downstairs, I headed to the kitchen to prepare dinner. Chicken cu