Cory was a little surprised. He furrowed his brows.

"Is that it?"

"Yes. What you want to do is your choice," Stephen said calmly.

"Besides, I didn't help you the other night because I wanted you to repay the favor. It was a one-time thing, and we had only just met. I'm meeting you today because I wanted to know who has been helping me."

Stephen paused for a while. There was a smile in his tone. "I'm quite surprised that you were honest with me."

Cory was silent. He clearly hadn't expected