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Chapter 257 - Chapter 257: The Weight of Friendship

~Evric's POV~

The drive home was heavy with silence. Zayn rested his head against my chest, his fingers clutching my shirt as if holding on to something steady in the storm. I didn't ask any questions. The way he held me said everything his lips couldn't.

When we got home, Zayn went straight to the dining table. "I'm hungry," he murmured. I didn't know how to cook, so I just stood there, useless, until Kai—who was still around, stepped in and quickly made something light. Zayn only managed a few spoonfuls, but even that felt like progress.

Afterward, he looked up at me and asked softly, "Aren't you going to work?"

I lied effortlessly. "No, nothing important today." In truth, I had a crucial meeting I was supposed to attend, but I'd already told them to postpone it, because right now, my only priority was him.

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