~Evric's POV~
I turned the screen toward him, the email still glowing in my hand.
Instead of answering me, Zayn walked closer, gently took the phone back, and said, "Babe, I'm hungry. Let's go have breakfast."
He reached for my hand, ready to pull me outside, but I didn't move. Instead, I cupped his face, searching his eyes. "Can you answer my question?"
Silence stretches between us. His gaze was steady, but words wouldn't come. My heart narrowed, and I whispered, pleading, "Please, babe… talk to me. Please."
Finally, his voice broke through the stillness. "That agreement has nothing to do with our relationship. You should trust me. There's nothing in it worth talking about."
I searched his eyes, desperate to read the truth, but all he gave me was, "Please, Evric… trust me."
My lips trembled, but I nodded. "Okay… okay."
Relief flickered across his face, he kissed my forehead before taking my hand again. "Come on, let's go downstairs and eat."