Quit Messing Around

"Don't joke around, what could possibly be wrong with me?"

Adam felt a pang of anxiety, but remained outwardly calm.

At this moment, when Phoebe asked this question, his first reaction was naturally that someone had seen him going to see Nora.

This is the worst possible outcome.

Although he didn't do anything with Nora, after all, what can Adam do in half an hour?

I believe everyone knows this.

But Adam, a handsome young man, secretly went to see a woman who was still charming and attractive. No matter how you look at it, it makes people's imaginations run wild.

Moreover, they are both writers, and Nora is a "queen of color," having written several novels about Liu Bei with similar plots...

As Nora's longtime readers, Rachel and others would most likely think in that direction immediately: Is the Queen of Color trying to put the plot of the book into practice, or is she gathering material for a new book?

How can a writer's field research be considered vulgar?

That's being romantic!

But Adam didn't quite believe it was possible.

Because of his hearing and keen senses, he can detect whether there are people nearby, and he is particularly sensitive to eye contact.

This is why Adam immediately interrupted Nora when she tried to speak outside the bathroom.

Given his cautious nature, and the fact that everyone he knew was having a good time at the banquet, the chances of him being discovered were extremely low.

Moreover, when Phoebe said those words, Adam immediately glanced at Chandler out of the corner of his eye and, seeing that he showed no anger or hesitation, felt reassured.

"Still not admitting it?"

Phoebe said, feigning concern, "Rachel's pregnant, it's definitely yours, right!"

"..."

Adam's lips twitched.

"Phoebe!"

Rachel cried out in dissatisfaction.

"What's wrong?"

Phoebe said matter-of-factly, "If you won't say who the father of the child is, then we can only guess. Who else is more suspicious than Adam?"

"Why am I the prime suspect?"

Adam complains.

"Because you're the most handsome and charming!"

Phoebe laughed.

"Thank you for the compliment."

Adam was both amused and exasperated. "But you forgot one crucial point!"

"What's the best?"

Phoebe asked curiously.

"Most loyal and principled!"

Adam said seriously, "In matters of love between men and women, have you ever seen anyone more devoted and principled than me?"

"Puff!"

Phoebe and Monica sprayed wine, and even Rachel, who looked unwell, couldn't help but laugh.

"What's so funny?"

Adam said in all seriousness, "My principle in relationships is that we are more than friends but less than lovers, and we will never cross the line between friends. This has never changed. Now, can you give me a single thing to refute me?"

Everyone was speechless.

That settles it.

Adam laughed and said, "Don't just focus on how I change female friends and think I'm promiscuous and have no principles. In fact, no one has more principles than me!"

Rachel and the others were taken aback. When they met Adam's 'sincere' gaze, they all looked away awkwardly.

Needless to say, Chandler would have made a move on Joey's girlfriend long ago if Adam hadn't helped him.

Monica is the same. Although she is now happily married to Chandler, it cannot cover up the fact that she secretly sought Chandler's help in the past.

As for Rachel, needless to say, when she was interested in Adam, she used every means imaginable—conventional, super, ultimate, and final—to try and have an indescribable relationship with Adam.

Phoebe, too, has a criminal record.

Monica broke up with her boyfriend, and within hours Phoebe was already getting intimate with him. This raises many questions...

"It seems everyone agrees."

Adam smiled with satisfaction.

Compared to Rachel and the others, he felt a great sense of superiority because he was upright and honest.

The only slight flaw is his relationship with Nora.

But that was before I met Chandler, and I didn't actually recognize Nora as Chandler's mother back then. There were no more intimate moments after that, including just now, which was just a simple reminiscing, and the topic of conversation was mostly about Chandler.

As for playing the fifth-floor positioning game with William, Steven, and Alice behind their backs?

He and William Steven are not friends at all, so why should he be polite?

"If it's not yours, then whose is it?"

Phoebe changed the subject.

Rachel shook her head and said, "Don't ask anymore. I won't tell him until I do..."

He was interrupted before he could finish speaking.

"Hehe."

Adam laughed, "Is that even a question? It's definitely Ross's!"

How did you know?

Rachel blurted it out.

Phoebe and the others had previously speculated about Ross, but she had managed to cover it up. However, Adam's tone was so certain this time that she couldn't help but reveal it.

"It really is Ross's!"

Phoebe clapped her hands and laughed.

Monica gasped, covering her mouth.

"Come on!"

Adam shrugged and said, "How long have you two been entangled on and off? Seven or eight years, right? Now you're acting so mysterious, hiding things and refusing to say anything. There must be something going on. If it's not Ross, then whose is it?"

You two must have recently spent another night together! That 'old friend' of hormones is kicking in, so give each other a hand, but don't be too casual!

The chances of mutual assistance are vastly different between those who have had in-depth exchanges and those who haven't.

Especially for couples like Rachel and Ross, who have been entangled for so long and are still hanging out together every day after breaking up, the chances are extremely high.

This is why Ross's Britain ex-wife insisted that Rachel and Ross never see each Rachel again after Ross learned about their relationship.

Even Westerners themselves are aware of the risks involved!

The idea that you can only be friends after a breakup and there's absolutely nothing more to it is complete nonsense.

To paraphrase Leslie Winco, the womanizing female scientist from the Big Bang Theory: We've all seen each other's distorted faces during indescribable moments...

Can this be the same as other friends?

"All right."

Seeing everyone looking at her, Rachel had no choice but to say helplessly, "It is indeed Ross's, but you are not allowed to leak the news until I tell him personally."

"Of course, no problem."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Especially you, Phoebe!"

Rachel stared at Phoebe.

What's wrong with me?

Phoebe pretended to be clueless.

"Snort!"

Rachel scoffed, "If you hadn't insisted on saying it, how could this have gotten out?"

"This isn't my fault."

Phoebe said, feigning distress, "I can't just watch you drink champagne knowing you're pregnant, can I?"

"Let's not talk about that."

Monica interrupted, "Rachel, what are you planning to do?"

"I have no idea."

Rachel was conflicted and confused.

"That's easy."

Adam complained, "You and Stan are both getting on in years, stop messing around with marriage and kids!"

"Yes."

Monica, who is happily married, was the first to agree, "Ross had a crush on you for ten years, then went through seven or eight years with you, and now you're pregnant with his child. It's clear you have a lot of feelings for each other, so marriage is the best choice."

"I have no idea."

Rachel shook her head unconsciously.

Seeing this, Adam said nothing more.

Rachel and Ross are not like Chandler and Monica; they're far too troublesome. Adam's friend's intentions were sufficient, and he couldn't be bothered to interfere further.

Now that Chandler and Monica's bachelorette party and wedding are over, his focus will be on graduation and residency training.

Of course, before that, he had one more thing to settle...