Legitimate Heir-At-Law

190: Pokey Mother

Khalid's thoughts continued to race as he pondered the possible motives behind Zayn's uncharacteristic silence.

"Maybe he's planning to catch me off guard, to humiliate me when I least expect it," he contemplated, his eyes narrowing with suspicion. "Well, I won't let him succeed. I'll stay on guard, ready to face whatever game he's playing."

With a resolute determination, Khalid vowed to remain vigilant, his mind set on unraveling the true intentions behind Zayn's surprising behavior.

Their tumultuous relationship had always been a battle of wits and dominance, and Khalid refused to be caught off guard this time.

Zayn's disregard for Khalid's presence stung deeply, as if he were merely invisible in his own brother's eyes.

The sense of avoidance fueled Khalid's frustration, causing his eyes to darken further with a mixture of hurt and anger. "How could I accept being treated this way?"

The vivid memory of the headlines he had come across earlier flashed in Khalid's mind, intensifyin