As they were drawing tiles, Joshua said, “Evelyn, let me tell you a story."

"Okay," she said.

He began to narrate.

"There was once a man who Loved a woman very much, but this woman got engaged to someone else. Heartbroken, the man went away for two years."

Sheffield sat up straight and eyed Joshua. ‘What is this idiot up to now?*

Joshua continued, "Two years later, he came back and told his best friend that being faithful to one woman was such a stupid idea and that he would forget all about her and—"

Sheffield shot up from his seat and covered Joshua's mouth.

He struggled to get out of Sheffield's grasp, and once he did, he finished loudly, "-sleep with as many women as he could!"

Sheffield covered his mouth again and explained to Evelyn with a smile,

“He's always Like this, such a sore loser. He insults me every time he loses."

Joshua tried to push his hand away, but failed.

Evelyn furrowed her eyebrows at Sheffield. In a low growl, he threatened Joshua, “If you dare say one more word about me, I swear I will break your bones!"

“Mmmph. Joshua tried to retort and say, “Fine! What do I care?" But he could only make unintelligible sounds.

Gifford played along and added fuel to the flames.

“It's true, Evelyn.

I was there too. Knock some sense into Sheffield when you get home.”

Sheffield gaped at his two best friends. ‘Fucking traitors, ‘ he thought.

Wearing a Light smile, Evelyn said casually, “Never mind about that now. My dad doesn't want me to be with him anyway. Maybe I should just listen to him and marry someone else."

Sheffield quickly loosened his grip over Joshua and trotted towards her.

“Honey, I was not even being serious at the time. I was just angry," he apologized.

Joshua and Gifford were amused by his sincere apology.

Evelyn shook off his hand around her shoulders, and looked at the two who were still snickering.

"Joshua, Gifford! Please keep an eye on him from now on and tell me everything that he says.”

“At your service, Evelyn. We'll tell you everything!" Joshua promised gladly.

Gifford echoed, "Don't worry, Evelyn. Joshua and I are on your side. We will call you if he doesn't behave."