To the Next Level Part II

“Psh! What trouble? It’s me who troubled you first when I asked you to help take a look at my deck back then. Plus, this guy must be exhausted after going all out…Having someone help take care of him is going to be great for his health. Right?”

He lightly hit Joke’s shoulder, and the latter only laughed sheepishly in response.

Shortly after that, Joke sighed and turned back to Lia.

“You should go inside first. Going back to the hotel together also sounds great…You said you’re tired, didn’t you? You’ve been with the AOS folks all day today.”

Lia smiled softly as Joke nudged her back, inviting her into the room.

Then, she heaved a long sigh before nodding.

“Alright…I’m sick of looking at their faces too. Klein already has John to take care of him. And I want to congratulate Rose.”

Joke nodded and pushed his girlfriend to follow Merlin into Thailand’s athlete room.

At the same time, Joke let out a long exhale and, at last, took off the necktie around his collar.