In that moment, the cold room felt warm. Elvin realized that while he had lost a father, he had gained a partner. The shop didn't feel like a burden anymore; it felt like a bridge to a future they would build together, side by side.
"The bank called again, didn't they?" Tural asked softly, sitting across from him.
Elvin sighed, not looking up. "I’ll handle it, Tural. You just focus on your exams. You’re going to be the engineer this family needs. I’ll find a way to keep the shop going."