Did he figure something out?

"Ryan, you're looking a lot better," Ethan said with a genuine smile, not faking it at all. He truly hoped Ryan was feeling healthier.

They were at a critical moment in their mission, and if Ryan kicked the bucket too soon, all Ethan's efforts would be for nothing.

"Cough, cough." Ryan, feeling the sincerity in Ethan's gaze, coughed lightly to hide his embarrassment, his eyes darting away, unable to meet Ethan's gaze directly.

His mom falling for his best friend's sister—what was that all about?

He was indeed feeling a lot better, especially knowing that his mom wasn't being mistreated by some sleazy doctor or worse. He had actually managed to get some good sleep last night.

"Ethan, I read those two comics you gave me," he said, pointing to one of the yuri manga Ethan had brought him last time.

"Two girls together, doesn't that seem a bit odd?"