Legitimate Heir-At-Law

185: Nosy Cousin

And perhaps, in the midst of uncertainty, they would both discover a deeper understanding of themselves and each other, forging a connection that transcended expectations.

A lopsided smile curved across Zayn's lips, an enigmatic expression that concealed his true intentions. In a calculated move, he feigned engrossment in his phone, a ruse designed to assuage Zahra's unease.

And it worked like a charm. Yet, as he observed her visibly relax, a subtle pang of curiosity tinged his thoughts.

"Why does she always seem so nervous around me?" Zayn pondered silently, his mind a whirlwind of questions.

"Is it because of something I did or said? Or is there something deeper that I'm missing?" The mystery gnawed at his consciousness, compelling him to dig deeper into the enigmatic nature of their connection.

Lost in his musings, Zayn's mind drifted back to their initial encounter at the research institute.

Memories flickered through his thoughts, like fragments of a puzzle waiting to be asse