Chapter 234. Confronting Past

"Fine. Don't come with me. Just calm down." He offered warmly, his eyes scrutinizing her detailed features. She looked healthy and in much better shape than she had been by his side. The thought made him scowl. Even peasants from the slums were treating her better than he ever had in his luxurious castle.

Although he was frowning at his own selfish actions, Sherhzaad mistook it as his disapproval of her, which made her panic. For his unpleasantness toward her actions was something her brain had carved into her, not to entertain at any cost. For it came with deadly consequences.

"P-Please, I a-am sorry."

Shehryar snapped out of his thoughts and looked at her, puzzled. But the watery, fearful eyes staring at him in contorted horror softened the natural harshness of his face. He sighed. "Come here, little lady." He opened his arms for her.

Puzzled and scared, Sherhzaad looked cautiously at his chest. Why was he being so soft? Why wasn't he punishing her for he