"Don't worry, Auntie, I'm at a friend's house. I'll be back in a few days," Ethan said, lying in the hospital bed as Katherine held the phone to his ear.
"Okay, got it. Don't worry about me, goodbye."
The call ended.
Ethan looked at Katherine, his expression shy. "Thanks, Katherine. I didn't want my aunt to worry."
"It's no big deal." Katherine shook her head, feeling a pang of sympathy for him. She always believed that someone who cares so much for their family can't be a bad person.
"Are you really okay?"
"Yeah, my psychic abilities can ease my injuries. I'll need about three days." Ethan said awkwardly, "Sorry for holding you back from gathering more evidence."
"Don't be silly," Katherine said, tapping him lightly on the forehead.
She usually came off as a stern and authoritative figure, but after spending these days together, she had started to see Ethan almost like a younger brother.