Chapter 305

It took time, but they equalized.

It should’ve been embarrassing—two sweaty, shirtless adults ganging up on a child and an amateur—but everyone knew Matteo wasn’t just any kid.

That didn’t stop the boos.

“Shameless, both of you!” Milo shouted from the sidelines.

“A win’s a win,” Nico said, flexing his muscles.

“Boooo!” Milo yelled again.

Zayne flipped him the middle finger.

“Heavens, Zayne!” Gianna called out.

The compound buzzed like a packed stadium, everyone clearly having the time of their lives. Even so, Nico and Zayne kept their distance—no brushing skin, no lingering stares, no direct words exchanged.

Nico glanced toward the house’s entrance. Still no sign of Elena. His eyes flicked to the upstairs window. Was she still asleep? That wasn’t normal, not with this noise. Did she need a doctor?

He’d never felt this wound up. It was a miracle he could focus on the game at all.

He was about to slip away when a pair