#Chapter 414: Taken Seriously

Enzo I paced back and forth in our bedroom, my thoughts a jumbled mess. The weight of the phone in my hand felt heavier with each passing moment. I had rehearsed the conversation with Tim a dozen times in my head, but every version seemed inadequate. “What do you want, Enzo?” I muttered to myself. “Just say it.” But doubt gnawed at me no matter what I tried to come up with. Would he believe me? Would he think I was weak for letting Mila’s actions affect me like this? I had to say something, do something, but the words remained elusive. Just as I was about to hit the call button and just say ‘fuck it’, a knock on the door startled me. I looked up and called out, “Come in,” as I slipped my phone back into my pocket. The door opened, and Nina’s father, Aldric, stepped into the room. He had a thoughtful look on his face, and as he looked at me, I had a feeling that he needed something. “Enzo,” he began, “I have a proposition for you. Would you consider assisting me with s