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    Zev furrowed his brow and fell silent for a long time before finally speaking. "I''ll handle this..."


    Although Shane was still young and his emotional wounds could be healed, Zev knew he should tell the Hardisons the truth. Once Shane turned three, he would begin to forget these painful memories... But Zev also understood the risk. Sidney would likelye at them with full force.


    Taking a deep breath, Zev spoke softly, "You stay here with Jasper and Shane. I''ll be out for a while."


    Kelly sucked in a sharp breath and gripped Zev''s arm tightly.


    Even without Zev''s words, she could tell what he was nning.


    With Shane''s custody now in their hands, it could put Jasper''s safety at risk. They weren''t being selfish... As parents, they had to think about their son''s future.


    They couldn''t let the Lynches'' scheme seed.


    "Don''t worry. Caden may have money, but he has no real power in the family business, and he doesn''t hold any shares in the Hardisons. He''s just coasting along, doing nothing. The custody is technically in his name, but we''re the ones raising him," Zev exined softly, trying to ease Kelly''s worry.


    Kelly exhaled in relief. "But... don''t you think you''re being a bit harsh when talking about your friend like that?"


    O Caden was already struggling and he was unexpectedly thrust into fatherhood.


    "What''s there to be afraid of? He''s tough," Zev said, ruffling Kelly''s hair. "Just wait for me at home."


    At Caden''s house in Blue Shores.


    Zev dialed Caden''s number, but it went straight to voicemail. Frustrated, he made his way to Caden''s house.


    Knock knock knock! Zev pounded on the door.


    After a few minutes, the door creaked open. A tall, muscr man stood in the doorway, wearing only a towel wrapped around his waist. His buzz cut and the scars covering his body gave him a fierce appearance -far more intimidating than Zev. His presence made Zev feel the weight of his gaze. "Who are you looking for?” the man asked, his voice low and cold.


    Zev took a deep breath, trying to control his anger. "Tell Caden toe out."


    The man raised an eyebrow, clearly annoyed. "Are you his ex? Or just one of his hookups?"


    Zev shot him a re, feeling his temper re, but quickly suppressed it. He didn''t want to escte things, especially not when his wife was waiting for him toe home. Damn marriage-it''s like I''ve lost all my impulse control. “Do I look like the type of guy who likes men?"


    The man scanned Zev up and down. "Yeah... Caden''s not into your type anyway. You don''t seem like a bottom."


    Zev suppressed augh, almost chuckling. Respect all sexual orientations, Zev, respect.


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    "You don''t seem like a bottom either," Zev muttered under his breath.


    The man wasn''t fazed. "Oh, I''m the top."


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    Zev nearly choked on his own breath. He felt like he was hitting his head against


    a wall. "Let Cadene out and talk to me."


    "He''s asleep." The man clearly wasn''t interested in cooperating.


    "Caden! You have three seconds toe out, or I''ll call your brother right now!" Zev raised his voice, frustration building.


    If Sidney found out what Caden had been up to... With Sidney''s protective nature, Zev knew he''d rush over and probably break Caden''s legs, forcing him to marry and settle down.


    Before the three seconds had passed, Caden appeared, clutching his waist. "Why are you here at this hour? Are you trying to ruin my life?"


    Zev smirked. "Fine, I''ll call Sidney now."


    Caden rushed forward, pulling Zev into a hug. "No, I''m sorry! Don''t call him!"


    The man in the doorway raised an eyebrow, looking mildly annoyed. He reached out and lifted Caden like a child.


    "Charles, go back to your room," Caden said, trying to act tough while signaling for the man to leave.


    Charles Watts shot Caden a re but, despite his clear displeasure, obeyed and retreated, though his stance was still tense, like a wild animal.


    Zev narrowed his eyes. "Where do you keep meeting all these characters?"


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    "Hey... I was going to steal his girlfriend, but it turns out she''s already cheating with his friend, so I—"


    "Stop right there!" Zev raised a hand to his forehead, shaking his head. "I don''t want to hear about your messed-up social circle, and don''t ever bring it up in front of Kelly!"


    Zev had a deep distaste for Caden''s reckless, privileged circle of friends. He just wanted to enjoy a simple life with Kelly and the kids, without any drama. The only reason he even tolerated Caden was because they had grown up together, ying in the same neighborhood as babies. Without that bond, Zev would havepletely ignored Caden''s wild antics.


    If Kelly ever found out about Caden''s messed-up love life, what would she think of him? The thought made Zev break out in a cold sweat.


    Caden rolled his eyes, sneering. "You show up thiste ... What, you need me to put out your fire?"


    "I don''t see marriage or kids in your future," Zev retorted sarcastically. "I saw Sidney''s assistant leave downstairs not too long ago. Clearly, your brother already knows about you and that guy who got cheated


    on."


    Zev wasn''t just trying to intimidate Caden-he had actually seen Sidney''s assistant earlier.


    Sidney was disgusted by Caden''s circle. After their parents passed away, Sidney had taken on a fatherly role, acting strict and protective. But the more Sidney tried


    to rein Caden in, the more Caden rebelled, bing


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    The moment Caden heard about Sidney''s assistant, his face drained of colour. "Oh, shit..."


    Caden panicked. "Zev, you''ve got to help me. If Sidney finds out, he''ll kill me!"


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    "He won''t kill you. Worst case, he''ll force you to marry and have kids," Zev said, leaning against the wall and raising an eyebrow. "Actually, I''ve got an idea. You don''t have to get married, but how about you give your brother a grandkid? That should get him off your back."


    Caden pped his thigh in frustration. "You''re a genius! But where the hell am I supposed to get a kid? Hire a surrogate overseas?"


    "That''s illegal," Zev said, shaking his head.


    "Aren''t surrogates legal overseas?" Caden bit his finger nervously. "No, I''ve got to leave the country andy low."


    "No, we''re not doing anything that considered illegal here," Zev replied firmly. "This is easy to fix. I''ll put Shane''s custody in your name."


    Caden stared at Zev, his suspicion growing. "I''d rather be killed by Sidney than get involved with someone like rissa."


    Zev cleared his throat. “Caden... we grew up together. There''s something I''ve been keeping from you, and I think it''s time I told you."


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