Joy: Parents' Ploy

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CHAPTER 137

~Zade's POV~

The gravel crunched under my tyres as I pulled into Andrew's sprawling estate, the dim glow of porch lights casting long shadows over the well-manicured lawn. 

Andrew stood at the top of the stairs, an envelope in hand; his posture relaxed, but his gaze was sharp as always.

I parked the car and stepped out, the cool night air brushing against my skin, tossing my hair into my eyes. 

Andrew descended the steps, his signature grin firmly in place as he extended his hand. "Zade," he warmly welcomed.

"Andrew," I replied, clasping his hand firmly. "How are you this evening?"

"Fine, bro."

"I drove as soon as you said you had gotten it." Andrew chuckled. "Why didn't you tell me you had it sooner?"

"Trust me, bro, I didn't know. The email just came, and then it was delivered shortly after. That was when I messaged you."