Chapter 41: Unintentional disclosure

After a minute of silence, Eric replied: "That's also due to Vera's luck. If her fate says otherwise, even if I was present at the time, it wouldn't change what happened. ."
Eric seriously evaluates the problem, he is always a logical thinker, Eric likes to explain everything clearly.
"If that's the case, aren't you Vera's guardian angel?" Egan blurted out his comment. He felt a bit unhappy with the idea he just had. Egan wanted to be the one to stay by Vera's side in every possible way, Egan didn't want to share it with anyone. Egan is a bit selfish, possessive type, but in return, he is extremely loyal. His heart, once it has an owner, will not be easily changed.
"No. Definitely not." Eric shook his head, waved his hand, his mouth constantly refusing that heavy responsibility: "I'm not anyone's guardian angel, I just follow your orders, remember? If you don't care about Vera, no, I'm determined to find her whereabouts. I was just your representative when you couldn't be present at that time."
"I'm so grateful that you're the one on my behalf." Egan suddenly confessed his dark thoughts: "If it were me when I saw the terrible things that happened to Vera, I'm not sure I would be able to stay sane. I would most likely kill each and every one of them with my own hands. one by one until they can't complain or groan."
Egan clenched his fists, holding back his emotions as he remembered the event Eric had told him about. Imagine Vera crying, struggling to fight, her skin bruised from the blows, Egan's blood boiling again. His shoulders are agitating non-stop.
Eric stepped forward and put his hands on Egan's shoulders to calm him down. It's not new that Egan often gets agitated, but once Egan gets mad the consequences are unpredictable, the damage is immense. Eric did not want to see the furniture in the house being thrown around and broken by Egan. Therefore, Egan's spontaneous behavior must be controlled to avoid having to deal with the consequences.
Like feeling the spiritual power that Eric imparted to me. The act of touching the shoulder instead of encouraging words helped Egan calm down. As always, Eric can easily influence Egan, Eric's presence in Egan's life helps Egan not make mistakes. Help Egan be more stable, more confident, and stronger.
"Learn to control Egan, you're so excitable that's not good." Eric advised: "Anyway, it's over. What we need to do now is look to the future. You and Vera, let's leave the past behind and move on. I believe good things are waiting for you two. people in the front."
"You are right." Egan relaxed his arms, stiff shoulders returning to comfort. Egan completely agrees with Eric's opinion. It's only just begun, don't let yesterday haunt today and tomorrow: "I still have a lot of work to do. Most importantly, I now have a goal to focus on."
Egan smiled faintly as he remembered the plans he had drawn up in his mind. Certainly, Egan looks forward to a bright, peaceful, and happy future. And in later life, he wants to be with Vera. Not sure what Vera meant, but Egan promised himself that he would try to get Vera to nod in agreement to go with him.
"What's that goal?" Eric's voice pierced his eardrums, bringing Egan out of his contemplation, back to the present. Eric asked in a joking manner. Eric knew what Egan was alluding to but asked anyway. He just wanted to tease Egan a little.
Normally Egan would get angry when teased, or in some cases would avoid Egan, but this time Egan's reaction was beyond Eric's expectations. Egan happily shared with Eric his intentions. Even Egan casually looked straight at Eric as he spoke.
"I have to take care of Vera." Egan's fleeting smile caught Eric's attention. Not sure but Eric thinks Egan is looking embarrassed: "I want Vera to be with me on my upcoming journey."
At Egan's sincere confession, Eric couldn't help but be surprised.
"Wow!" Eric made a surprised expression, surprised not because of Egan's intentions with Vera but because Egan had told him without hiding it: "That sounds great. Looks like you've found the right person for you. suitable women."
"I think so. Vera is very special from other women. She is holy, kind, and self-sacrificing. I think I've been conquered by Vera." Egan commented on Vera with an indescribable emotion. There was clearly no doubt or disdain in Egan's voice. Eric only saw a respect, love, respect, and pride that Egan had for Vera. Eric has to admit that Vera deserves all the fancy words, because she lives so beautifully, so noble. No one is willing to make great sacrifices for others, let alone a complete stranger to them. Although at that time Vera had personal thoughts and motives. But in the end, without Vera's recklessness, Egan would no longer be standing here. Eric reminded himself, he must be grateful to Vera. Grateful to Egan's benefactor, who is also grateful to Eric.
Egan repeatedly used frankness to confess, surprising Eric. Egan has changed a lot since almost dying. Eric wondered what the real reason was? From a missed death or from Vera herself? I don't know, but Eric likes Egan now, and if Egan's change has anything to do with past events, Eric is once again secretly grateful to Vera. Her presence in Egan's life is a wonderful thing.
Watching Egan's radiant face for a long time, Eric breathed a sigh of relief.
"Congratulations to you!" Eric sincerely said: "I hope you will be happy."
"Thank you," Egan said thanks again, maybe Eric needs to get used to Egan's sudden improvement in behavior. Before, Egan was grumpy, rude, extremely unruly, and could not be as approachable as now. Oh, it's true that times change, meeting the right people and all defects are automatically corrected. Love is certainly powerful, but at the same time very dangerous.
"So what about you?" Egan's sudden switch to probing Eric left Eric momentarily confused.
"How am I?" Eric asked, feeling confused about Egan.
"Have you found the woman you've volunteered to dedicate your life to?" Egan asked bluntly, staring intently at the man whom Egan had long seen as a brother.
Knowing that Egan was referring to Kaylin, Eric did not hesitate to tell the truth:
"Well, as you can see, my girl is very nice to me right now." Eric pursed his lips into a satisfied smile.
"I know." Egan smugly remarked, "I'm very happy."
"Is it that conspicuous?" Eric asked, panicking. Eric doesn't think he's going to show his emotions, he always hides everything very well. Once again it must be said that love is difficult to explain.
"I've never seen you like that, Eric." Egan said honestly, "But that's good, I'm happy for you."
"Thank you."
The two looked at each other, then giggled. They are happy for each other, there is no secret between the two brothers, even though they are not related by blood or blood.
Hearing laughter from outside the room, Kaylin curiously walked to the door. When the door opened, the female doctor frowned and commented:
"Do these two gentlemen know that they are disturbing the patient's rest?"
"Oh sorry, Kaylin." Eric said apologetically, "We were just joking around a bit."
"Next time, be a little more restrained, you can die of noise." Kaylin commented: "I can hear everything in the room, the voices of two adults are too loud."
"It's not because of us, it's because the door is not soundproof." Eric blamed it on showing displeasure.
"You still dare to make excuses." Kaylin scolded.
"Who do you have?" Eric pretends to be innocent.
Looking at the couple's little argument, Egan was a little uncomfortable. A couple is showing their love, it's better that he should not be present, say nothing, and stand here to watch. So Egan came to a decision, before Kaylin opened his mouth to continue complaining to Eric, Egan was more agile.
"How's Vera?" Egan joined the conversation. He turned the topic off topic in order to save Eric from being scolded by Kaylin, and at the same time to end the boring story that was going on.
"Very positive." Kaylin happily announced: "She has recovered well, her spirit is at ease."
Egan couldn't hide a satisfied smile: "May I visit her?"
Egan asked and looked at the female doctor with expectant eyes.
Slightly confused by Egan's rarely shown smile, Kaylin was bewildered for a few seconds, it was not until Eric cleared his throat and pretended to have a dry cough that Kaylin was startled awake. It wasn't that Kaylin was captivated by Egan's fleeting smile. She also had the same reaction as Eric when she saw Egan's very positive change. Just a little surprise born awkward. Not related to other issues.
"Well... Wait a minute..." Kaylin replied hesitantly, then turned inside, looking over at Vera as if asking her opinion. And when she received Vera's nod, Kaylin turned back to look at the two boys.
"Okay Vera allowed it, so you can come in."
After saying that, Kaylin opened the door wide, making way for two men to enter.
"Hi, Vera." Eric first introduces Vera after days of Vera needing to be cared for by Kaylin: "I'm Eric."
"Yes, hello." Vera warmly welcomed her benefactor: "I've heard of you. You're the one who found me. Thank you for saving my life."
Vera said that and lowered her head to show her deep gratitude. Vera's spotless behavior confused the trio, feeling a bit awkward.
"Don't be polite, I'm just lucky. It's also thanks to your good number." Eric chose the words to make Vera raise her head. Eric wasn't used to being treated with dignity like the one Vera had just done.
"Even so, I still have to thank you." Vera looked up, her eyes sparkling with gratitude: "Thanks to you, otherwise my life would have turned dark."
Vera spoke in a serious tone, which Eric thought she was exaggerating, exaggerating on the matter. Eric really felt burdened to be seen as a hero by Vera. He feels that he has not done anything great, so he does not deserve Vera's love, respect and gratitude. Not to mention the person Vera should be grateful for is Egan, not him. It is necessary to make certain things clear to avoid misunderstandings, and then problems arise from misunderstandings. So Eric came to a decision.
"Oh, I was just following Egan's request." Eric hastily corrected her lest Vera misunderstand the hero here as him and not as Egan: "If Egan hadn't insisted on finding her, I wouldn't have had a chance to prove myself."
Yeah Eric just said something that changed some people's faces. After hearing that, Vera raised her eyebrows in confusion. Meanwhile, Egan silently cursed Eric for saying something he wasn't supposed to say. God, Vera doesn't even remember Egan talking to Vera under a tree at the hospital. Egan counted on waiting for the right time to tell Vera. Unexpectedly, the time has not come Eric has accidentally destroyed Egan's plan.
"How are you?" Seeing Vera's dubious face, Eric asked in confusion, "Did I say the wrong thing?"
"What are you saying? I don't understand." Vera spontaneously blurted out inquiring. She was really confused, didn't understand at all.
"I said the person you should be grateful for and give your sincere thanks to is Egan, not me. It was Egan who ordered me to find you."
Egan desperately wanted to silence Eric, but before he could, Eric finished explaining to Vera. God, where did Eric's wisdom suddenly disappear? He couldn't read the atmosphere, suspiciously insensitive. How can you say it all without discussing, discussing, most importantly, consulting Egan? Eric really deserves to be beaten by Egan.
Has anyone seen Egan's gloomy, angry face? He was trying not to strangle Eric in front of the two beautiful ladies.