“Mate, I’m back!” I called the moment I stepped inside. When no answer came, I followed his trail to my room and found him sitting on the bed with his back to me. “Mate?”He didn’t move, didn’t respond. I set my backpack in the closet and walked closer. His expression was serious, cold, his gaze fixed on the wall as if he could see straight through it. I touched his arm lightly, and when he still didn’t react, I sat beside him and rested my head on his shoulder.“Mate, are you okay?”“Are you?” he countered, finally turning his face toward me. “Did someone try anything against you?”“On my way back, that stupid heir showed up, and we ended up arguing. Nothing important.” He gave a slight nod, then looked at me with tenderness. Unlike William, Lohan didn’t press for more or show a hint of suspicion. Having someone who not only worried about me but also trusted me completely—that was priceless.“I’ll heat up the food so we can eat,” I said as I stood. Being that close to him made my who
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