"The date for Raeleigh's second operation was soon set. Xanthus was so busy he didn't even lift his head, while Raeleigh followed Xanthus around every day as he would perform all kinds of examinations in preparation for the surgery."

"As part of that preparation, Raeleigh would jog with Xanthus every morning. And every time they had their morning jog, Jared would follow after them. Soon, Raeleigh subsequently felt curious about Cynthia."

Is Cynthia not around now?

"Raeleigh asked this in a cautious tone. Xanthus replied, ""She said that she likes Jared and that the bond between us can only be that of friendship. I'm in pain, but I'll survive."

"Love...