Ethan’s current living situation was indeed a shared space, but his room was empty—only he stayed there.

The neighbor, seeing Ethan Lancaster return, immediately stood up and walked toward the door. "Ethan, you’re back!"

Ethan glanced at him with a faint look, smiling gently. "We’re friends now. No need for all the formalities."

"How can I not call you 'Mr. Lancaster'? Don’t worry, I’ve cleaned everything with alcohol. It’s ...