Chapter 10

When Soren woke up the next afternoon, his friends and Winry were already gathered around his hospital bed. They were teasing him relentlessly. "Soren, you've outdone yourself as the hero saving the damsel in distress this time." "Winry is very touched. Surely she'll repay you with her heart. I guess this calls for a celebration when you get better." "Soren, it looks like you've finally gotten what you've always wanted. We'll need to throw a proper party for you soon!" Winry blushed deeply at their teasing. She looked at Soren shyly and spoke in a soft and sweet voice. "Soren, I didn't think you'd go to such lengths for me. Once you've recovered, we'll start a relationship, okay?" Her words drew even louder cheers from the group, with everyone chanting for them to get together. Strangely, Soren remained silent despite being the center of attention. His gaze swept over each person in the room repeatedly. To his disappointment, he didn't see the person whom he expected would be the