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Chapter 177 - Chapter 177: Loyalty Test On You

~Zayn's POV~

His voice trembled as it brushed against my ear, low and raw. "You can add to my punishment," he whispered. "Whatever it is… I'll take it all. Just please, don't shut me out."

Hearing that only fueled the anger still burning inside me, but I was exhausted. My body was heavy, my mind scattered. If I wanted even a moment of peace, I had to tell him to sleep; otherwise he'd murmur all night, restless, unbearable.

"Sleep," I muttered. "We'll talk in the morning."

"Hold me," he murmured again.

I didn't answer. I simply wrapped my arm loosely around his waist, a tired gesture so we could both finally sleep. And at last, we did.

Morning light spilled into the living room. I woke first, my body stiff, my heart still heavy. Grabbing my phone, I dropped a resume note inside the group chat for my staff, anyone still ready to work.

The replies came instantly.

Okay boss.

Yes, boss.

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