Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 196

A glint of hostility Bashed in Ryan’s eyes as his fingers brushed against Nina’s slender neck, forcing her into an uncomfortable position where she had to tilt her head back to meet his gaze.

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“Have you seen that man? What does he look like?”

Nina’s pupils contracted slightly as she instinctively tightened her grip on the fabric of her night gown.

She hadn’t expected Ryan to bring this up so suddenly. Did he suspect something?

Feeling uneasy, Nina tugged at the comers of her mouth to force a stiff smile. “I saw him. Why? Are you that wary of the men around her? Worried she’ll end up with someone else before you do?”

Using a teasing tone, Nina tried to cover her nervousness.

She knew Ryan didn’t like her that much. He might even look down on her. But since he currently didn’t have another target, he was sticking with her to satisfy his

desires

still, even if he didn’t truly care for her, he couldn’t tolerate betrayal…

was entertaining thoughts of someone else, he wouldn’t let her off

as Wren, Ryan would have been the best option she could hope

a curveball by introducing her to Wren

take

to offend Ryan. She was self–aware enough to understand that the chances of Wren actually reciprocating her feelings were slim.

that thought, Nina deliberately unfastened the buttons of her nightgown and leaned into Ryan’s neck,

all the time, yet you keep chasing after her. When did the dignified Mr. Chase become so desperate and shameless? “And now, you’re

by her

if I told you?” Nina scoffed

playing games “He frowned in annoyance

the coffee table, lit one, and took a drag, “So, does that man actually have something going on with her?”

“Do you know who filled in for

“Herneighbor?” Ryan guessed.

his mind. Even now,

was as if continuing to pester Clara would’ve led

returning to

by what she heard. Neighbor? Was