CHAPTER 79 A Wake-Up Call

CHAPTER 79

*Two Months Later*

Hamza had settled into Shawn’s home, though his days were far from productive. Shawn owned a bar a few blocks away, a bustling hotspot in the area, and shared his space with his younger sister, Olivia, who was currently pursuing her studies and rarely visited.

Each morning, Shawn invited Hamza to join him at the bar, but the response was always the same.

"Hamza, coming to the bar today?" Shawn asked again, already halfway out the door.

"Shawn, give me a break," Hamza replied with a weak chuckle. "I’m not coming."

Shawn laughed. "Alright, suit yourself. Oh, by the way, Olivia’s coming home today for Christmas. Don’t say I didn’t warn you."

Hamza waved him off, retreating into the solace of his thoughts.

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