Chapter 30

Firstly, it was a video call. Secondly, he wasn’t using any headphones. And thirdly, she could audibly hear each and every lovey-dovey words they were exchanging.

She swallowed the painful lump and kept the plate beside her. She has suddenly lost her appetite. The taste of the pancakes has become bitter to her tongue. She gave him a side-eyed look. A part of her wanted to be as far away from here as possible.

“2 months really sounds like 2 decades, babe!” It was Layla with her whiny voice.

Hidayah let out an unnoticed sigh as she focused her eyes on the TV but her entire attention and being was on their conversation. Was he really getting married to her? Why her? Why would he even add another wife? And why did her own mother and siblings approve this?

“I know, I’m sorry. I can’t wait. I know how eager you are to make it official. It’s really amazing to know someone in my life is actually looking forward to spendin