Hana sat by the fire, her knees drawn up to her chest, gazing into the flickering flames. Justin settled beside her, his presence steady and grounding. “It’s okay to be scared,” he said softly, his voice calm but firm. “What Tom did… it’s unacceptable. But we’ll deal with it together.”
Hana nodded, her lips pressed into a thin line. “He’s been giving me strange vibes since the beginning,” she admitted. “I should’ve been more cautious.”
Justin shook his head. “This isn’t on you, Hana. You didn’t ask for this, and you don’t deserve it. None of us do.”
Hana glanced at him, her eyes grateful but still filled with unease. “Thank you, Justin. For standing up for me.”
Justin gave a faint smile. “It’s what anyone decent would do. But Tom… he’s still part of this group. As much as I want to wri
