Chapter 188. Avoiding Him

His frown relaxed as he gave her a nod. "Alright. But what is the matter? Are you alright? Is everything okay?"

"I just... miss my parents, so I wanted... to be close to someone who is an elderly figure to me and reminds me of them..." she said with sadness in her voice.

"It is fine, daughter. I'm always here. You can come whenever you want," Haider responded. But Sheharzaad's response raised a lot of qualms in him. It told Haider that something was wrong between the couple. Sheharzaad seemed exceedingly docile and scared. It was evident to Haider's eye that Sheharzaad was scared of Shehryaar. She was avoiding going to him.

"Thank you," she said with sincerity sparkling in her eyes. Haider suddenly felt sad for the poor girl's condition. Given how his son was, Haider really did not want to imagine what he must have done with her. He hoped his son had not utilized his mafia ways with Sheharzaad. He made a mental note to talk with Shehryaar about her.

"And oh,