Chapter 128. Shall We Continue?

She was in a deep sleep when suddenly the door to her room opened, and Irtaza entered. His eyes fell on her sleeping form. She was snoring like a child, making him smile. His eyes flashed with an emotion but it was quickly masked. His hands itched to touch her.

He closed the door and moved towards her fragile body. He squatted down upon reaching the side of her bed, and his face leveled with hers. Slowly, he moved his fingers on her face and tucked the stray strands of hair behind her ear. Her face was clear to him now. It was blotched and red.

His lips formed a thin line in recognition, and it was not difficult for him to put two and two together. She had been crying severely.

He analyzed her face. She still seemed innocent to him, she still seemed unique to him. He caressed his fingers on her cheeks, his eyes pouring out love for her, when suddenly all her games ran through his mind.

'This innocent face is just a facade. She is not unique, neither innocent;