~Zayn's POV~
Then Rogan gestured toward the door. "Go on, stand up and call Evric in for me."
I rose quickly, my heart still pounding with the weight of everything he'd said. Opening the door, I called softly, "Babe, you can come in now."
Evric stepped inside, looking between his father and me, unsure of what had happened. Rogan's gaze lingered on him for a few seconds before he finally spoke.
"I've approved your relationship with Zayn."
For a moment, silence filled the room. Then Evric's eyes widened, light flickering in them like dawn breaking through clouds. He turned toward me immediately, grabbing my hand and squeezing it tightly. "Babe…" he whispered, his voice filled with disbelief and joy.
But before he could say more, Rogan continued, his tone firm yet calm. "The reason I did all this, the tests, the questions, was because of that boy who cheated on you before…"
Evric quickly cut in, shaking his head. "Father, I understand. I understand why you did that."