Ethan's New Girlfriend?

After Pepe's departure, the atmosphere in the room fell into a profound and oppressive silence. Brian and Marigold sat together, and he embraced her tightly, yet no words could escape his lips.

After a considerable time had passed, he cautiously began, "Do not fret, for I shall personally embark on a journey to the Far East, scouring both heaven and earth to expose the person who has inflicted this Gudu Venom upon you."

A solitary tear unexpectedly welled up in the corner of Marigold's eye. She attempted to discreetly wipe it away, but Brian, ever vigilant, promptly noticed and ruthlessly used the luxurious silk of his shirt to dab it dry.

"Worst case scenario, I would sacrifice my own life for yours," he declared.