CHAPTER 39

Amari Fleur's Point Of View

I lay on my bed and gazed out the window, but I still felt tired even though I had been resting since returning from the trip.

As I gazed at the birds outside my window, flying in pairs with their companions, tears streamed down my face unnoticed. I allowed myself to cry, feeling it was the appropriate response. However, when Patrizia entered my room, I quickly wiped away my tears.

"Fleur, are you crying about something?"

Patrizia quickly came to my side, looking worried. I scrambled to come up with an excuse.

"I didn't cry. The dust got into my eyes, and I just let the tears wash it out,"

I told Patrizia, who scrutinized me before nodding in agreement. I felt relieved after fearing she would interrogate me.

"Don't worry, I'll go with you to the case hearing tomorrow. Many people will speak up against Sachna to strengthen our case."

Patrizia informed me, but my mind was preoccupied with what I had left behind in the Maldives, causing me to lose i