Man-to-man conversation

Samuel glanced at him before averting his gaze. After a long silence, he eventually asked what was on his mind.

How is my sister doing with you? He uttered, "I need a sincere response. He said it in a way that gave the impression that he was threatening Patrick.

Patrick's lips quirked into a tiny smile even though the question had stunned him. He didn't anticipate such a question from him. Already, he liked him. He enjoyed his audacity, and his worry for his sister made him even more endearing.

When Patrick remained silent and only looked at Samuel, Samuel continued. He believed he didn't want to respond.