He was always so concerned about keeping up appearances, andtely, because of his mom''s situation, he couldn''t go anywhere without feeling the sting of curious eyes. And now, thanks to ra, he found himself standing on the top floor, enduring everyone''s judgment. It was all ra''s fault. ra had never treated him this coldly before. It felt like someone was squeezing his heart with an iron grip. The pain was so intense it drained the color from his face.


    Still, ra''s expression was calm, almost like he was making a big deal out of nothing. He rubbed his cheek where it hurt, his voiceing out raspy. "Promise me! Swear it wasn''t a guy who did this!"


    ra was almost amused by his frustration but didn''t want to turn it into a scene, so she casually raised her hand. "I swear, it really was just a mosquito bite."


    Simon''s irritation eased a bit. He had a lot to say, but all he could see was impatience in her eyes.


    "Simon, just because you''re fooling around doesn''t mean everyone else is."


    His face flushed with heat, ready to argue. His first time with Quinn only happened because they were both drunk. But that excuse fell t because after that, neither of them was drunk. He was just constantly distracted, always wondering when ra would catch them red-handed. But she never did, not even once.


    He turned on his heel and walked away.


    ra felt a wave of peace wash over her. How she wish today was the day Simon and Quinn would just tie the knot already! As she was about to exhale a sigh of relief, someone nearby asked, "Why are you suddenly so harsh with Mr. Simon? You used to be so fond of him."


    ra genuinely didn''t know how to put it into words, which is why she was eager for Simon and Quinn to get hitched already and be done with it! After work, she drove over to the hospital where Ryan was staying. As she pulled up, she spotted Colton outside. He was smoking, and when he noticed her, a flicker of disdain shed in his eyes. ra figured Quinn must be around too. This guy was truly shameless in his devotion; even with Quinn pregnant, he was still lurking around. Did Simon have any clue someone else was so keen on his soon-to-be wife? Ignoring him, she made her way to Ryan''s hospital room.


    Before going in, she overheard Quinn''s voice. "Ryan, Colton didn''t mean it. I asked him toe apologize to you."


    Ryan felt a bit put out. Last night wouldn''t have been a mess if Colton hadn''t lost it and crashed into him. If he hadn''t been quick on his feet, he might''ve ended up in the ER. Colton was Simon''s buddy, and he got along well with Quinn too, so Ryan couldn''t really say much and just replied tersely, "It''s fine."


    Quinn reached over and patted his head. "Why not call ra and have her whip up something for you? You''ve been here overnight, and you look like you''ve lost weight. Eat up, or I''ll feel guilty."


    Ryan felt a bit off, remembering ra''s advice not to listen to what was said but to pay attention to what was done. "Quinn, why don''t you make something for me?"


    Quinn paused, her smile faltering a little. "Well, I''m pregnant, aren''t I?"


    "You never cooked for me before."