Chapter 170

"Emma? Seriously, it's you? I thought I was seeing things," Ryan said, surprised to spot Emma sitting alone, seemingly lost in her thoughts. He assumed she was here with Ethan but didn't dare walk over, so he sat nearby, clearly conflicted. Emma didn't expect to bump into him either. "Ryan, what brings you here? Someone sick?" Ryan paused for a moment. Was she asking just to pretend that she wasn't worried about Ethan, or was she really here for someone else? "I'm here with Ethan for his surgery." "What happened—Ethan?!" The worry flashed in Emma's voice before she could catch herself. She quickly dialed it back, trying to sound calmer. Ryan picked up on her reaction instantly. So, she really didn't know. She wasn't here for Ethan, had no clue he'd been attacked. "He was splashed with acid by Mrs. Wei—yeah, same woman who went after you back then. Gavin's mom. His face and back got pretty messed up. That's why I brought him in for the grafting surgery." Emma blinked, still trying to pr