Chapter 197

• Their gazes held for a few seconds before Zeke cleared his throat and looked away.
• “Why do I really want to help you?” He let out a small chuckle. “I mean, do you really even have to ask? It's because I... uh... I really meant what I said over the phone last night. I care a lot about you because... you're... I consider you a very good friend.”
• “Yeah. Of course.” Millie nodded, forcing a smile to mask the stinging feeling in her chest.