Zayn was furious. He took out his phone and called Tessa. The call was picked up very quickly on the other end of the line, and Tessa’s voice was indeed all choked up. “Zayn?”

“Tessa, did your mother harass you again?” Zayn asked straightforwardly.

Tessa immediately insisted. “No, Zayn, she didn’t.”

“That’s not right. You’re crying! Tell me the truth, did she harass you again?” Zayn said.

Tessa cried. “No, Zayn. I was the one who called her. I just wanted her to stay further away from me. I