Brent explained, "She's a famous doctor, not a country bumpkin. You're not wearing a mask, so it's not weird that she recognizes you, Mr. Miller."

Ethan's brows slightly creased. "Is that so?"

"Yeah. It could be because famous doctors have a certain ego. But she did her best to detox you," Kelvin added.

Ethan couldn't put a finger on it. He kept feeling that the doctor treated him differently from others.

Perhaps he was overthinking it.

Noticing that he was still alive, Krystal threw herself at him with reddened eyes.

"Sova, I was worried sick about you."

Ethan trusted his guts and shifted to the other side, dodging her hug. "I'm fine. Sorry for keeping you waiting. I still have to stay for treatment. You should go back home."

She gaped in surprise. She jumped through hoops to get there. Yet, the first thing he said was a request for her to leave.

"Sova, I wanna look after you. You can't see. I've applied for a leave. Don't worry about it."

"It's fine. I have Kelvin and Bre