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Milo's big eyes were already welling up. "Brother Adi… I'm sorry…" he whispered, voice cracking. "It's because of me, right? Because you stayed with me in the hospital? I'm sorry…"

Adrian shook his head fiercely, stepping forward and standing in front of Milp. His cold mask cracked open, replaced with deep emotions that made Milo's heart twist. "No, no — Milo, you listen to me," Adrian said, his voice low but steady now. He gently cupped Milo's chin in his calloused hand. "This is not your fault. Not even a little bit. Do you hear me? I chose to be there. I wanted to be there. I'd do it again and again and again."

Milo's tears slid down his cheeks anyway. He clutched Adrian's robe sleeve. "But your job…"

"I can get another job," Adrian said firmly. "I can do anything. But you — you needed me. That's all that matters."