Adro's forehead wrinkled. He moved from his working chair to the edge of his bed, facing Elvis directly. "Why did you say that? What's wrong with me?"
Wiping his tears, Elvis continued, "Let me guess. The girl named Grace, she's your friend, isn’t she?"
"Yes, she is." Adro nodded.
Elvis burst into harder laughter, holding his cramping stomach. "Oh my God, Neptune! I didn't expect a grown man like you to play such childish games. Fake brother and sister, yet treating each other like husband and wife? Haha! This is insane! Even high school kids will find it cringeworthy!"
Elvis' words sent a wave of heat over Adro's face. He cleared his throat to manage the unexpected surge of embarrassment. "What do you mean by treating each other like husband and wife? I've never considered Grace to be
