Chapter 6

Ryan had just finished showering and brought over some takeout crawfish, calling me out to eat a late night snack.

I sent James a message.

"Got it. Ryan's calling me, can't chat anymore."

My hands were busy peeling crawfish, so I couldn't reply to messages.

After finishing the snack, it was almost 11 pm.

I finally saw the message James had sent two hours ago.

"I'm an amateur. The bed was just assembled, it might not be safe."

James really is a good teacher, so concerned about Ryan's wellbeing.

I replied directly: "Just saw your message. I'll tell him to be careful."

It showed he was "typing" on the other end.

He was typing for a really long time.

I waited earnestly for his reply.

To my surprise, James video called me instead.

I was in the bathroom washing my hands at the sink.

My face was reflected in the phone screen.

My whole face was flushed red from the spicy food, and my lips were slightly swollen.

I quickly turned off the water.

James stared at me intently, his gaze extremely sharp with a hint of frost.

"He used you for two hours... Are you still up for it? Come out and meet me for round two?"