“Mr. Reed, your medicine has been prepared.”

Mrs. Cox served the medicine just in time to see the young couple hugging each other. She said, “Yikes, have I come at the wrong time? I’m sorry for bothering you. I’ll knock the next time.”

Deirdre could not help feeling embarrassed while Kyran loosened his grip over her. “No, you came at just the right time. It is time for my medicine and rest, indeed.”

Mrs. Cox served the medicine, and Kyran downed it in one gulp.

Deirdre was surprised because