Chapter 13

The restaurant buzzed with laughter and clinking glasses.

For the first time in years, Ethan felt like he was part of something special.

He glanced around the table, enjoying the moment. His friends wore wide smiles, and even the air felt lighter, but he couldn’t ignore Mike's silence.

It seemed out of place among the laughter and cheers, and his pale face contrasted sharply with everyone else’s rosy cheeks.

“Hey, Mike, you doing okay?” Ethan asked, trying to keep his voice light.

Mike glanced at Ethan, attempting a smile that fell flat.

“Yeah… just… a little tired.” His voice was low, his eyes darting back to his phone. He’d been busy tapping away, hardly looking at his meal.

One of the guys nudged him, laughing.

“Mike, you’re missing out, man! This steak is the best I’ve had in years.”

Mike forced a chuckle. “I’m fine. Just, uh… sorting out some stuff.”

In truth, Mike was on his phone, sending out desperate messages to some friends.

Hey, buddy, can you lend me a bit? Just fifty or s
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