2025-01-31 15:00:22Oliver didn’t answer, but his brows furrowed, understanding what Ryan was saying.
“You also think about it.” It wasn’t a question from Ryan, but a statement. “Internalize all his answers from earlier. Something was strange.”
“I know,” Oliver admitted, then massaged his forehead. “But he’s a close friend of mine. I don’t think he will betray me.”
Ryan smiled and shook his head.
“I didn’t say that he betrayed you, Oliver. I’m just saying he’s strange,” Ryan said, trying to lessen the negative thoughts.
“Maybe there’s another reason—something only you can ask,” he added. “Although he brought u
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