Did she not even want to pretend in front of him?

The hurt pierced Aziel's heart.

Sarah hurriedly walked, her pace as if she were being chased by an invisible force.

Aziel swiftly parked the car and hastened to catch up with her just as she reached the entrance of the house.

Yearning to accompany her inside, Aziel's path was blocked as she turned and stood in his way.