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Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Words That Cut Deeper Than Silence

Then I heard a familiar voice behind me, calling my name.

"Zayn."

I froze. Evric.

Turning slowly, I found him standing there, his expression unreadable. I knew, without a doubt, that he had heard everything. My staff, sensing his presence, quietly returned to their tasks, preparing to close the restaurant for the night.

I got up and walked toward him.

"Are you ready?" he asked.

I nodded. "Yes."

Without another word, I grabbed my wallet and phone, bid farewell to my workers, and followed him out.

Evric didn't speak. He didn't ask a single question, but I could feel it, the way he carried himself, the tightness in his jaw, he was holding something back. He wanted to talk, but he was keeping it under control.

Inside the car, we sat in the back while his driver took the front seat. The air felt heavier than usual. I leaned in and kissed him. He tapped the side of the door twice, and his driver, understanding the signal, stepped out to give us privacy.

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