Chapter 58

"How are you, old friend?"

As soon as the words left Leo's mouth, he realized his mistake. The tension in the room was palpable, and his attempt to lighten the mood had only made things worse. Markus looked at him with a mixture of annoyance and frustration. "I'm fine," he said curtly, his face set in a grim expression. Leo felt like he had just made things ten times worse, and he had no idea how to fix it.

Dean's eyes were downcast, and he couldn't bear to look Juniper in the eye. He felt like he had let her down, and he was ashamed of himself. He didn't want her to see the doubt and uncertainty that was etched on his face. But Juniper's smile was full of compassion and understanding, and it broke his heart. He knew he owed her an explanation, but he wasn't sure where to begin.

Dean's discomfort was obvious to everyone in the room. He shifted his weight from one foot to the other, his hands clasped tightly behind his back. He tried to keep his expression neutral, but it was clear th
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