Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 72

Chapter 72

Clara frowned as she looked at Ryan blocking her path at Nina glaring daggers at her as if she'd done something unforgivable,

She thought her earlier dismissal had made her stance clear, but apparently, they hadn't gotten the hint.

"Thank you, but no," Clara sald cutly, sidestepping to leave.

Ryan wasn't ready to give up. He followed her, speaking quickly. "If you're heading home, let me drive you. It's freezing out, and I don't want you to catch-" "Mr. Chase, there's no need!" Clara's tone tumed sharp, cutting him off.

Byan troze, stunned by het sudden firmness. He had never seen Clara speak so bluntly. His expression darkened, a flicker of anger flashing across his face.

nyan had grown up pampered and used to prople catering to his every whim. No one had ever dared speak to him like that, let alone reject him so directly. He had gone out of his way to please her, and this was how the repaid him. Did she even low who he was? On the other hand, Nina was thrilled to see Clara shut Ryan down. Watching his face darken, she couldn't help but silently gloat. She thought what Clara did wasn't smart enough. She clearly didn't know how to play the game

wasn't the kind of man who tolerated disrespect. Clara's defiance would only push

Nina

a finger to take

was the kind, easy-going demeanor he'd been so careful to maintain Nina slid closer, looping her arm through his "See? she clearly thinks she's too good for you. People like her from big cities always

"I mean, have

probably already knows who he is. Wouldn't surprise me if she's trying

h his attention

words struck a nerve. Ryan clenched his

being in his early 30s, Erlen came from a prominent family and sad the looks and charm to match. His mild demeanor made him a favorite with

he's married," Ryan muttered through gritted teeth, bitterness lacing has

sly smick. "Everyone knows his wife is seriously ill, Who knows how

might just tall for it A dupce to murry into a family like his? Who wouldn't jump at that?" Ryan's expression turned even darker.

on Ethan, too?" he demanded, his

flashed in Nina's eyes, and the immediately denied it. "Of course not! You know I've only ever cared about you. I gave you