The Islet Mystery 31

Ryan and Shiela looked up and saw Ryan approaching them. He was wearing a smile which Shiela found doubtful. In his hands were bottles of beverages.

"Dear, here's your water and juice," Ryan said as he placed a hand on her shoulder, his eyes burning on the hand of Richard on top of hers. Shiela got so agitated of his presence that she was no longer aware that until this moment, Richard was still holding her hand. 

As to what kind of luck Shiela had at the moment, Richard seemed to remember something, and he pulled out his hand unconsciously. He extended the same hand at him to which Ryan responded with a raised brow.

"Oh, you seemed to forget so easily. What I mean is that I want to congratulate you for finally deciding to settle down," Richard paused as he looked sideways to look at Shiela. "Had I known earlier..."