'Half-brother?'
Lauren's disbelief mirrored in her eyes as she absorbed Finn's revelation. She couldn't fathom the complexities hidden beneath his composed exterior. Was Finn's mother aware of this newfound familial connection?
Lauren watched Finn's brow furrowed, his jaw clenched in evident discomfort. She rose from her seat, drawn to him by the palpable tension radiating from his frame. His features twisted in a silent struggle, his gaze fixed on some distant point.
"Are you okay?" she inquired softly, extending a comforting gesture.
Finn released a weary sigh, his irritation momentarily subdued by Lauren's genuine concern. "I'm sorry. My conversation with him earlier was anything but pleasant. You can see why his sudden appearance here bothers me."
Sensing his need for solace
