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Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: One Last Goodbye

The prison visiting room was quiet.

Cold.

Silent.

Ayesha sat on one side of the glass.

Her hands trembling.

Moments later—

Adrian walked in.

No suit.

No power.

Just a simple prisoner uniform.

He sat down slowly.

For a second—

Neither of them spoke.

Brother and Sister

"You look tired," Ayesha said softly.

Adrian smiled faintly.

"I finally am."

Tears filled her eyes.

"Why didn't you tell me the truth earlier?"

He looked down.

"I was afraid you'd choose them."

"You're my family," she replied.

"You always were."

His eyes softened.

The Apology

"I'm sorry," Adrian said quietly.

"For everything."

"For hurting you."

"For hurting him."

Ayesha shook her head.

"You were just… alone."

He gave a small laugh.

"I still am."

She leaned forward.

"No. You still have me."

Zayn's Surprise

Outside—

Zayn stood with Ryan.

"You're really letting her do this?" Ryan asked.

Zayn nodded.

"He's her brother."

Ryan smiled slightly.

"You've changed."

Zayn looked at the door.

"She changed me."

Final Goodbye

Inside—

The guard signaled time.

Ayesha's eyes filled with tears.

"Take care," she whispered.

Adrian nodded.

"Be happy."

"And… tell your child someday…"

"He had an uncle who loved him."

She cried quietly.

"I will."

As Ayesha stood to leave—

Adrian suddenly said—

"One more thing…"

She turned.

He smiled gently.

"Zayn's father… wasn't the one who separated us."

Her eyes widened.

"Then who…?"

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