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Derek's attitude abruptly changed, and his eyes hardened as he fixed me with an intense gaze. "Who told you this?" he demanded his voice sharp and probing.

I hesitated, taken aback by his sudden shift in demeanor. "I... I overheard a conversation," I replied cautiously. I hadn't meant to pry into his family affairs, but the question had gnawed at me, and I couldn't help but seek answers