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Chapter 28: Distance Is a Decision
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2026-03-30 02:25:28
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The café was quiet enough to pass as neutral. That had been the point. Large windows let in soft morning light, and the space was open without feeling exposed. A few people sat scattered across tables, minding their own conversations, their own routines. No one paid attention to anyone else. It was controlled. Predictable. Safe. Aira arrived ten minutes early. Zayn sat beside her, swinging his legs lightly under the chair, his small hands wrapped around a cup of juice. He seemed unaware of the weight of the moment, which Aira was grateful for. Children didn’t need to carry adult tension. “Are we meeting someone?” he asked, looking up at her. Aira paused for just a second. “Yes,” she said gently. “Your dad.” Zayn’s eyes lit up, not with confusion, but recognition. “You mean the man from school?” Aira nodded once. “Yes.” He seemed to accept that easily, as children often did when things were presented simply. He took another si
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