Leo stood at the front door, watching Ryan storm off into the distance, his back stiff with rage. His brother had been like a time bomb since Mike's revelation, and now he was ready to explode.
Leo felt the weight of it all settle in his chest - Ryan's anger, Mike's betrayal, Elizabeth's disappearance - it was suffocating. He glanced over his shoulder at Zake, who stood there silently, his face unreadable.
"I'll go search for him, so he won't get hurt," Leo said, his voice calm but edged with worry. He didn't wait for Zake's response, but Zake gave him a small nod before retreating to his room.
As Leo stepped outside, the cool evening breeze hit him, sending a shiver down his spine. The sky was beginning to darken, a soft orange glow stretching across the horizon.
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