“Jace!” Finn called, stepping out of his car and hurrying over to where I sat huddled on the building staircase.He caught my hand, his gaze locking with my wide, unsteady one. “You… you’ve already spoken to your dad?” He asked gently.I didn’t offer a single word in response, staring at him with a blank, hollow expression.“We need to go. It’s past closing time anyway.” He helped me to my feet, scooped up my briefcase, and practically guided me step-by-step toward his car.Once I was safely inside the passenger seat, Finn hurried around to join me.He glanced sideways, his eyes full of worry. “I’m taking you back to my place… You can’t be by yourself right now, Jace.”Without waiting for an argument, he shifted into gear and pulled away from the curb.We arrived at Finn’s apartment, but my limbs felt heavy and unresponsive. I could barely move, letting him lead me inside as if I had suddenly turned limp and frozen in place.I sank onto the couch, staring blindly ahead while my father
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