When Amelia fell silent, Ryan flashed a carefree smile at her.
âDo you come today because of my depression?â he asked softly.
She hesitated on how to respond, but Ryan took the initiative to change the topic, sparing her from feeling too uncomfortable.
He didnât actually want Amelia to know, but Mr. Sherwood had somehow figured it out, so he could only accept this.
âYeah,â Amelia replied, lifting her teacup again, worry in her eyes as she looked at Ryan. âI heard your depression has reached a severe stage. I want to stay and go through this difficult time with you.â
Ryanâs heart skipped a beat as images of living together with her flashed in his mind, but that was just wishful thinking.
âWho told you I have severe depression?â He set down his teacup and confidently met Ameliaâs skeptical gaze. âIâm just a little depressed, not to the point of being severe. Why would I need you to go through this suffering with me?â
He acted natural, but Amelia didnât believe him. Ryan often hid his difficulties from her, just like when he used to work at the restaurant. She had caught him, and he lied, saying it was just to help a friend.
No matter what happened in Ryanâs life, he carried the burden alone and would never involve her.
Amelia knew him well enough to understand the depths of his emotions beneath his calm exterior.
âRyan, Eva told me about your symptoms. Donât lie to me anymore,â Amelia said, pushing away the phone he handed her, as if remembering something.
âThe doctor made a misdiagnosis. I havenât had a chance to tell Eva yet. I didnât expect you to show up so soon,â Ryan said, pulling out his phone and showing Amelia the number of the depression specialist.
âIf you donât believe me, call my doctor. He canât lie to you in an unexpected situation, right?â
Who knew if he had already spoken to the doctor before knowing she would come?
Amelia furrowed her brows, pondering for a moment before reaching out and pushing away the phone Ryan offered.
âRyan, I planned to come and keep you company every day. Are you really saying you donât need it?â
It was like giving him a long-awaited chance to spend time together with her, how could Ryan not want that?
âIf youâre here with me, then what about Jamesâ¦â