Chapter 115

The past fifteen days had been a whirlwind for Ayleen, filled with moments she never thought she would experience. From Murat’s shocking gestures of care to the quiet conversations they shared and her moments spent baking and cooking filled her days.

Every meal she made seemed to elicit a small, appreciative smile from him, one that left her heart fluttering despite her better judgment, she felt as though she was slowly peeling away the layers of a man she barely knew. Yet, amidst these moments of calm, she remained haunted by his past cruelty, unsure whether to trust the change or brace for the storm she feared was brewing.

After spending a peaceful week at the farmhouse, life caught up with them. Murat’s workaholic tendencies resurfaced, triggered by numerous calls from the office about a crucial project. But it was a call from the Khan Villa that sent them rushing back to the city.

Uncle Ibrahim had suffered a stroke. The strain of his UK trip to arrange a dono