Chapter 972 Establishing His Innocence

Her hurt and pitiful expression when she said that made one’s heart ache for her involuntarily. There was only one person whose heart did not ache—and that was Zayn. On the contrary, forget an aching heart, he felt his hair stand on end while his head went numb. He quickly burrowed into his meal at the table, anxious and not daring to lift his head up. All Zayn could wish for right now was to become invisible so that Faye would not notice him—not that it was a practical thought as Faye’s gaze snapped to him at once as she placed a hand on his shoulder. “Zayn, you’re friends with Miss Laking. I’m sure you know who she likes. As a friend, why don’t you matchmake them?” Zayn felt goosebumps rise across his skin all the more. He sensed a huge threat. It was obvious that Faye had seen through them! Zayn was extremely bitter. If he had known, he would not have come tonight. Faye must have misunderstood him now, and nothing would clear his name! Sigh… He could only brace himself and mutte