The Islet Mystery 21

"Drink this," Ryan picked up the coffee mug and held it out to Shiela's lips. He realized he got lost in his thoughts, and the memories took him out of control.

Shiela froze, and she frowned at him. What has gotten into his mind? Why would he let her drink the steaming fluid? This was something odd about him like he was out of his mind. She looked around him and saw that the rest of them were also watching Ryan's strange behavior. 

Ajie then stood up and sat beside him. He tapped his shoulder and enclosed him with a manly hug.

"Let it out, my friend. Crying doesn't make men a coward."

Hearing this, Ryan put down the cup and threw his arms around Shiela's neck. In the next moment, he was already sniffing in his tears. His sniffing then became a sob, and Shiela's heart sank with him. For who knew how long, he finally stopped, and his cries faded out slowly.