Only after the three of Johnny had left did Tony sit down beside Reed, a faint smile tugging at his lips.
"How are you feeling? Can you get out of bed yet?"
Reed rolled his eyes helplessly. "Mr. Tony, do I look like I can get out of bed?"
Compared to when he had spoken with Nick, Reed sounded much more casual and relaxed now.
"Never mind those three losers. You've had the Enhancement Serum. Quit putting on an act."
Tony ignored his pitiful appearance and spoke impatiently.
Embarrassment flickered in Reed's eyes at those words. Only then did he remember that Tony knew his secrets.
Despite being wrapped up like a mummy and supposedly unable to move, he sat straight up in bed on his own.
If the three of Johnny had seen this, their jaws would have dropped.
They could barely move, yet Reed could already move freely.
Tony nodded at the sight. "That's more like it."
"So, how does it feel to be betrayed?"
Tony got straight to the point without any attempt to hide his meaning.
Reed gave him a surprised look. "You already know?"
Then he shook his head helplessly. "I wouldn't really call it betrayal. Everyone has their own choices to make."
"Really?"
"You might not think it's betrayal, but the others probably don't see it that way."
There was a pointed undertone to Tony's words.
Reed smiled. "I know them. They aren't like that. I believe they can understand me, too."
Reed spoke with confidence.
At his words, the corners of Tony's mouth lifted slightly.
"Since you're so sure, how about I take you to see what they say about you behind your back?"
"There's no need for that, is there?" Reed said hesitantly.
Tony coaxed him from beside the bed. "Don't you