DANIEL POV:It was already quite challenging for me to find the perfect opportunity to spend time with her without being interrupted by anyone and maintain a natural appearance. I didn't want her to discover my heightened interest in her, as that might give her the chance to tease me, something I was determined to avoid. I was still struggling to come to terms with her consistent indifference towards me. I wished for her to reciprocate the same emotions I felt, without resorting to drastic measures, so I could somewhat balance the scale after enduring all of this.I am unconcerned if she labels my actions as pitiful due to my behaviour, but I am willing to go to great lengths to create special moments for her, regardless of her preferences, because I enjoy doing things in my unique way. I a

 LIYA’S POV:Upon waking up, the first thought that crossed my mind was one person—perhaps because he had been on my mind constantly before I fell asleep. However, I needed to ensure that my curiosity about him remained concealed, so that nobody would inadvertently inform him. I am acutely aware that nothing can be kept from him once he issues an order. To my surprise, he was absent from the breakfast table. I had to maintain a façade of normalcy, not wanting to arouse anyone’s suspicion.Initially, I speculated that his absence might be due to his late return home the previous night. While eating breakfast, I contemplated numerous potential explanations for his actions, yet I struggled to find the most plausible one. He is not someone I can easily decipher, making it wiser for me to

 Daniel’s POV:After breaking everything inside that room, I knew very well that it was not safe for me to meet anyone alone. If I did, I would lose control over myself due to the overwhelming anger within. So, I decided to maintain distance and keep myself calm for as long as possible. I couldn’t make any decisions at the moment, and I wasn’t going to take any steps that my stepdad would later cause me to regret, as I was not a fool. Throughout this time, I had been thinking about only one person, and for her sake, I had to go through all of this.I knew I wasn’t just angry with her for being involved in all of this. There were many complex emotions inside me that I could never explain to anyone, even if I chose to reveal everything to her. So, it was better for me to handle things my

 AUTHOR'S POV:Even as Daniel believed that everything was proceeding perfectly without arousing suspicion, he couldn't completely conceal his actions from Liya. She keenly observed his behavior and, despite appearances being normal to others, she discerned his demeanor towards her. This made it easy for her to recognize an underlying issue that needed addressing before it escalated. His avoidance of eye contact during the delivery of instructions perplexed her, clouding the intended tone.While others either feared him or sought his constant attention, Liya stood apart. Her desire for his gaze was solely driven by the messages his eyes conveyed—indications of whether it was opportune to broach certain topics. Nevertheless, she overlooked the fact that his mind remained unswayable; even if he appeared c

  DANIEL'S POV:The sole task I had was to minimize my interaction with her, as that was the only means by which I could avoid causing her any trouble. I was well aware that if I began questioning her, it would become quite challenging for both of us to move past the events that transpired between us. Therefore, it seemed prudent for me to remain silent until I could gather all the information from another source. This approach might even enable me to withhold certain details from her indefinitely and distance myself from those attempting to manipulate my perception of her. This wasn't a secret, as everyone was aware of my relationship with her.However, her actions were causing me to reconsider. Regardless of how differently I treated her, she remained indifferent and, to complicate matters