Noah’s Pov.

There I was, standing while Maria stared at me. Shortly after, I broke eye contact with her to glance at the remaining people.

Far away from across the living room sat my mother, shaking her head while my brother sat on the arm of the couch next to her.

Mr. Mateo, on the other hand, sat close to where his daughter stood. I could sense his anger from across leaving me to just stay calm.

I did not want to upset Zaria because ...