Upon hearing this, Ronaldo burst into laughter.
He couldn't believe that someone as formidable as Sean would now be treated like a child under the supervision of a granny.
"What about Miss Quinn?" Ronaldo couldn't help but ask.
"She's accompanying Alice to visit friends," Sean replied.
"Alice doesn't have any relatives left. It's good that you guys keep her company. I'm just worried that once you leave, she'll be lonely all by herself," Ronaldo said as he sat down on a small stool nearby.
"No, you don't really understand her. Alice's perspective on life is much more profound than us young people." Sean continued to sun-dry the soybeans.
Ronaldo smirked, "You guys have only been living with her for a short time. But I've watched her since childhood. No matter how strong-minded a person is, they will occasionally feel lonely."
"Then we'll come to visit her often in the future," Sean suggested.
Ronaldo looked at him. After a long pause, he said, "You've really changed a lot. I'm even jealous of you... How come you're different every time we meet? It's so easy for other women to fall for you!"
Sean looked at him. A hint of caution appeared in his eyes. "What... are you saying? You... don't have a girlfriend, do you... Are you into men?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? Men can also appreciate other men, and besides, you're already handsome. After watching you outsmart the criminal forces in the Golden Triangle, I think you're even more handsome. If it weren't for the great things you've done, I wouldn't have helped you. Alana is my idol, and I felt that being with you was simply wasting her!" Ronaldo said angrily.
Sean raised an eyebrow and asked, "How about now?"
"Now... It's still okay. But let me tell you, even if you're handsome, Alana's status is higher than yours in my eyes," Ronaldo said nonchalantly.
Sean nodded. "Luckily, you still idolize women. If you idolized me, I would be afraid you were into men."
"You are indeed handsome. But not every man can be swayed by you! Hey, it's strange, why aren't you jealous anymore?" Ronaldo looked puzzled. Previously, if Sean knew that there was a man who had feelings for Abigail, he would have been so jealous that he would have wanted to dig out the other person's brain.
"You wouldn't understand the kind of relationship I have with her now," Sean said and continued with his work.
For the past few months, they had been together. Despite the initial hardships, Abigail never backed down and stood by his side all the way.
One night, when Abigail willingly nestled into his arms, he realized that his relationship with Abigail had taken a great leap forward, not physically, but emotionally.
He used to believe that getting closer to her, even just a little bit, would make him incredibly happy.
But that happiness would always fade, and he would worry about losing Abigail. However, he no longer had such thoughts.
That's good. It seems bringing them here is the right decision.
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