Chapter 279

Zoe couldn’t bear the heavy silence that followed Dan’s words. She turned to him, her voice tense. “Are you going to help me or not?”

Dan leaned back to the nearby wall, arms crossed. “Why do you do so much for Gabriel, Zoe?”

She hesitated, avoiding his eyes. “He’s a friend. He’s in trouble, and he needs help.”

He shook his head, his eyes narrowing. “I can see that, but I want to hear it from you, Zoe. It’s written all over your face.”

She stiffened. “What are you talking about?”

“The way you smile when you talk to him, the way your whole demeanor changes when his name is mentioned. It’s like you’re on cloud nine. I’ve seen it, Zoe. I’ve watched you in the office. Don’t try to deny it.”

Zoe felt a pang of discomfort. She quickly tried to deflect, her tone light. “You’re overthinking things, Dan. Gabriel is just—”

“Don’t gaslight me, Zoe!” Dan’s voice rose, frustration breaking through. “Just tell me the truth.”

The room seemed to close in on her as she finally admitted, “Okay, fine. I
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