Chapter - 39.8

As Ameera held the lost phone in her trembling hands, the weight of its implications crashed upon her. The picture of Kabir stared back at her, a bittersweet reminder of a connection she had once cherished. But her mind couldn't fully process the implications of this discovery.

The sound of approaching footsteps jolted Ameera from her thoughts. Her heart raced, and a wave of panic washed over her. She knew that those footsteps belonged to Haider, and the mere thought of facing his anger and possessiveness made her breathless with fear.

Frantically, Ameera tossed the phone aside, its clatter against the wooden floor resonating through the room. She quickly composed herself, her hands trembling as she wiped away the traces of tears from her cheeks. Ameera forced a calm expression, hiding her inner turmoil behind a façade of composure.

Seconds later, the door swung open, revealing Haider standing in the doorway, his gaze locked on Ameera. His eyes, once filled with adoration, now held a