*Olivia’s POV*

As soon as Jai arrived, everyone stared at him, not understanding a thing. The young man with slightly messy brown hair falling in strands over his forehead had deep, pensive eyes, and I could see the melancholy in them. His fair skin contrasted with the faint trace of a beard outlining his face, giving him an air of maturity.

He moved toward us like someone carrying the weight of a secret, yet walking with determination, confidence, and humility.

He stopped and looked ...