~~Alex~~The hallway was silent except for the faint, wet sound of him retching behind the closed bathroom door.I slowed my pace, letting the low murmur of voices from the dining room fade. I didn’t knock. I just pressed my palm against the wood for a second, feeling the faint vibration of him moving inside.I eased the door open.He was bent over the sink, one hand gripping the porcelain like it was the only thing keeping him upright. His other hand braced on his stomach, knuckles white. His face was pale, beads of sweat along his hairline, the hard lines of his jaw slack with exhaustion.He caught sight of me in the mirror. “What the hell—? Get out, Alex.” His voice was rough, hoarse.I shut the door behind me instead. “Relax. I’m just making sure you don’t pass out and crack your head open. That would ruin the dinner.”He scowled at me, but it lacked bite. “I’m fine.”“Yeah, you look fine,” I said dryly, crossing my arms. “Pale as a ghost, shaking, throwing up your dinner. Totally
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