Chapter 273 - 31: Who should it be?
He avoided Athan at all costs after that. He couldn’t face the turmoil in his heart, nor could he bear the weight of the unanswered questions that Athan left him with. Moving out of their shared apartment felt like the only option to create distance, both physically and emotionally.
He turned to look at the quiet place one more time.
"This is for the better." Shawn convinced himself. He left a simple note, instead of calling or texting the alpha. Finally, he turned away and walked down the hallway, pulling his luggage.
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Knock! Knock!
Franz rose from the bed after hearing that knock. He grumbled as he walked to the door, "Who could be knocking on my door at this hour? Tsk. Can’t they save it for tomorrow?"
He pulled the door open, and a sad-looking omega with an apologetic smile appeared before him.
"...what are you doing here in this hour?" Franz asked. His annoyance was replaced with worry after seeing the suitcase beside Shawn. "Did you run away from home again?"
"...no. I just... decided to move out, so..."
Franz paused. He suddenly remembered Knox telling him that Shawn was living with his alpha brother already. He looked at Shawn with obvious curiosity in his eyes, but he stopped himself from asking. Instead, he moved out of the way and invited the omega.
"You’re lucky my boyfriend’s not here tonight. I should call him to say you’ll stay here in the meantime," Franz said.