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For some reason, many people kept approaching him, trying to start conversations that all led to the same subtle attempt to match him with their daughter, son, sister, brother—even their cousin. Zion was amazed at his own self-control for not snapping every time he saw someone calling his name with their ugly lips. Already drained from all the socializing, he decided to leave the building without informing Brigid first.

Considering how much he had drunk earlier, it was a miracle that he could still drive home without issue. The moment he stepped inside, expecting Suga to already be asleep, he was met with an unexpected sight—Suga rushing down the stairs as if something were chasing him, only to come to an abrupt halt at the last step. His blue eyes locked onto Zion, sharp and unblinking. Zion stood still, watching in silence as Suga's lips curved into an awkward smile.

"Ah... You—you're back? I thought you wouldn't be home until tomorrow."