Zara feels amused looking at Scarlett's sulk expression. She laughs, "Hahaha, I apologize, my dear. Blame your husband — he made it crystal clear that I can't spill the secret to you!" Her grin was all playfulness.
"So, that whole story about wanting to meet Carter... was a lie?" Scarlett's tone shifted to a more serious note.
Zara's expression changes instantly. A shadow crosses her face.
"How could you say that?" Zara heaved a deep sigh, her gaze locking onto Scarlett's. "When we talked on the phone, I thought you were just lying to me. I figured he was probably furious with me, and I'd never want to meet after I turned down his proposal. It put me in such a foul mood. But then, I got here, and he wasn't around. And then... I started to feel like your words were genuine."
