Chapter 240

Moosa watched Burhan’s reaction closely, looking for any sign of displeasure or resentment, but Burhan’s face remained impassive, betraying nothing of his thoughts.

Everyone around the table noticed Alizeh’s cautious eyes, darting briefly toward Burhan before she carefully settled into the head chair, her posture poised but alert. Moosa seated himself to the left of the head chair, his expression calm but his mind alert, while Burhan took his place to the right, maintaining his characteristic composed presence.

The seating arrangement was a strategic choice, a way for Moosa to assert his position as the head of the household while also keeping a watchful eye on his sister. He noted how Alizeh’s eyes darted around the table, never quite settling on anyone for too long, and he could see the strain she was under, the effort it took to maintain her composure.

Burhan then gestured toward the seat next to him for Roshanay, who gracefully came forward and occupied it, her