Kael’s POV
"Kael, where are you heading?! Why are you hurrying again?!"
I halted in my steps when my brother unexpectedly blocked my path.
His composure was serious. I released a deep, weary sigh and looked into his eyes.
"Didn't I ask you to relax and carefully consider this before reacting?" he remarked.
Silently, he reached into his pocket and took out a cigarette. He passed it to me nonchalantly.
"Here. Pick one."
I gazed at it for a brief moment. The mere scent of it transported me to those evenings I spent smoking on the rooftop, engulfed in my own turmoil.
But now… I shook my head.
“Sorry. I don’t want to get into that again.”
He lifted an eyebrow, clearly not used to hearing that from me.
“Why is that? Is it because of her?"
I didn’t respond. I didn’t need to. He alre
