He took in the sight of Joe sprawled on the ground, but after a brief, disinterested look, he shrugged and said, “Maybe he’s just taking a break or something. We should keep moving. We’ve got that brunch reservation soon, and I don’t want us to be late.”
Ella hesitated, her concern evident in her expression, but the thought of their impending brunch reservation and the desire to adhere to their plans weighed heavily on her decision. She nodded reluctantly and turned her attention back to Ryan, allowing herself to be guided by his casual dismissal of the situation.