Chapter 23. Sister-in-Law vs Younger Cousin

The night, Darian accompanied Fahira home and had dinner together. At the same time, he tried to approach Ariel, who still openly rejected his presence. Even though Ariel didn't protest, Darian understood how uncomfortable Ariel felt about his relationship with Fahira. Darian completely understood it, knowing that he had made a negative impression on their first meeting. He couldn't bear to imagine what would happen if Ariel found out that their relationship began with a grave sin. The teenager might even attack him if he knew that Darian was the one responsible for ruining Fahira's future. Ariel might also think that Darian's feelings for Fahira were merely a way to atone for his sins, but the truth was that Darian truly loved Fahira with all his heart.

When they arrived at Fahira's home, they saw Ariel sleeping soundly with the television still on. Fahira allowed Darian to sit on the living room sofa near Ariel while she went into her room to change