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Mia's POV:

“What?” Zayn asked, standing a couple of feet away from us.

“Zayn before you say anything—” I started.

“Don't just stand there. Make yourself useful, big brother. Mia was nice enough to buy me stuff to make Lasagna and creme pasta.” Talia said, grabbing a few bags.

“Talia,” He said, calling her name like a warning.

“It's rude to refuse a gift.” She simply said, walking past him to enter her house.

“She has a point,” I said in support.

Zayn made a sound before he picked up a few of the bags. I carried some myself, the weight pulling down. I dropped them in front of their door, ready to head back to my car.

“Where are you going? Aren't you staying for dinner?” Talia asked.

“Oh, no, it's fine. I only did that so you'd be busy shopping for those and I could do my thing.” I explained.

“I insist. You've done a lot for me today. At least let me cook you a meal.” Talia said.

I hooked my bottom lip between my teeth. “Are you sure about that?”

“Yes. My father won't be back till aroun
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