261 As Zoe poured out her heartache and frustration, Darwin struggled with conflicting emotions. He knew he had to be there for his friend, but the weight of his own guilt weighed heavily on him. Despite his internal turmoil, he remained a supportive listener, offering whatever comfort he could mus
262 It was none other than Zayne, Zoe's brother who harbored a deep-seated resentment towards Darwin. Initially shocked by the collision, Zayne's surprise quickly morphed into fury as he recognized Darwin. Zayne's anger radiated like heat waves in the stifling hospital corridor. His fists clenched
263 Darwin's was surprised but understanding at the same time. This revelation fit a pattern of behavior he had observed in the Oakbar before. It was so quintessentially them to resort to such drastic measures when angered or threatened. Memories flooded back to Darwin, particularly the day he wen
264 Startled, both Darwin and Zayne turned to find themselves faced with a man well-dressed in a tailored suit, his stature tall and imposing. His crisp white shirt contrasted sharply against the dark fabric of his suit, and his polished shoes gleamed under the fluorescent lights of the hospital co
265 As the tension in the corridor thickened, Zayne's mind raced, trying to piece together the puzzle. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to Darwin's identity than met the eye, especially now that Lambert Wintermere, a prominent figure, was involved. Darwin, sensing Zayne's confusio
266 Zayne's mind reeled with the revelation. Suddenly, everything clicked into place. "So that's why you befriended Zoe," he accused, his voice dripping with contempt. "You were just using her to gather information, weren't you?" Darwin sighed, shaking his head. "It wasn't like that, Zayne," he tr
267 Zoe stumbled back, her mind reeling from the revelation. The name Wettin carried a heavy burden of history and betrayal, one that threatened to crush her under its weight. She looked to Darwin, searching his eyes for any sign of deception, but all she found was raw honesty and regret. Lambert
268 "All this time, I told you everything." Her eyes darted to Zayne's, begging him to understand. "I never meant to betray you or my family. I didn't know." "Please, Zoe, let me explain," Darwin pleaded, taking a small step toward her. Zayne stepped between them, glowering at Darwin. "You've don