Chapter 237. A Trap Unveiled

Sherhzaad’s stomach churned with dread as she stood there, frozen by the unexpected appearance of Shehryar, standing so casually in her home, as if he were a guest rather than the very embodiment of her fears. She couldn’t believe her eyes. This was no coincidence, no random encounter. The man she had been running from, the one who had tortured her emotionally and had the power to ruin her life at any moment, was here, in her sanctuary, playing the part of the harmless, homeless wanderer.

Her fists clenched, her heart pounded in her chest, and her breath caught in her throat. How had Shehryar found her so quickly? Was he really so ruthless that he would use the kindness of Rasheeda and Khubaib to get closer to her? The smile on his lips only deepened her terror—it was the smile of a man who knew exactly how much power he held over her.

Shehryar’s eyes never left hers as Rasheeda and Khubaib spoke. He knew exactly what she was thinking. The fact that he was here, in thi