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    Niks walked into Dani’s vi to find Carol lounging with a popsicle in hand, the summer heat barely fazing her. He started venting as soon as he saw her.


    “My uncle and the others are losing their minds over this. Maybe you could reach out to Dani? Honestly, this has gone way past the line. Sure, Mason’s mouth got him in trouble, but to lose both hands? The doctors say there’s no saving them.”


    Carol took her time, biting into her popsicle, and asked with a sly grin, “Sounds like Cedric’s not putting up with anything these days. So, what exactly did Mason say to set Dani off?”


    Niks didn’t bother sugarcoating it. “He said he wanted to sleep with her. Mason’s always been a spoiled brat—his dad lets him get away with everything. Whenever there’s a pretty face, he can’t keep his mouth shut, and Dani just happens to be his type.”


    Niks kept talking, but realized Carol was unusually quiet. ncing over, he saw her give a thin smile, toss her popsicle stick in the bin, and then say, “So that’s what Mason said.”<fn0fdd> Discover more novels at find?novel</fn0fdd>


    Niks shrugged. “We’re all used to his nonsense by now—nobody really manages to control him. Still, maybe you could go smooth things over for Dani. Just say something nice to calm everyone down. You’re here in Driscoll—one apology isn’t going to kill you. And Mason, well, losing both hands is pretty rough.”


    She let out a low chuckle and nodded. “Alright, no problem. I’ll apologize on behalf of Dani.”


    It was rare to see Carol thisposed.


    Niks raised an eyebrow, surprised by how easygoing she sounded. He grinned, shaking his head. “Wow, didn’t expect you to give in so quickly. Alright, just pick a time when my uncle’s not around. He’s still fuming, and if you show up now, he’ll bite your head off.”


    Carol gave a quick nod, her gaze drifting to the window where the daylight was already fading. “Let’s get this over with now.”


    Niks blinked, caught off guard by Carol’s sudden decisiveness. “Are you sure? It’s pouring out there, and the storm looks nasty. Can’t this wait until tomorrow? I get wanting to make things right for Dani, but is it really worth rushing into a mess like this?”


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    Carol offered no reply, her expression growing colder.


    Without another word, she headed to the storage room, pulled out a ck raincoat, slipped it on, and strode right out into the downpour. Niks hesitated, stunned at how determined she seemed.


    “You’re really just going to walk out there?”


    He snapped out of it and hurried after her. “Hang on, I’lle with you. Maybe I can help keep things from getting out of hand.”


    As they drove through the rain-slick streets, Carol’s face remained unreadable, focused straight ahead.


    From the passenger seat, Niks couldn’t help filling the silence. “You must really be in a hurry. But listen—there’s something you should know. Mason’s got a reputation for losing his temper. He’s always thought the world owed him, treats people like garbage, and honestly, he’s made a lot of enemies. Every time he messes up, my dad and uncle just sweep it under the rug. That’s why he struts around like nothing can touch him. So if you’re thinking your apology will change his mind, don’t count on it. He might not even ept you apologizing on Dani’s behalf.”


    He kept talking, but Carol’s eyes stayed fixed on the road, her jaw set, the rain tapping steadily against the windshield.


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