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

Nina hadn’t encountered someone as remarkable and distinguished as Wren, Ryan would

had thrown her a curveball by introducing her to Wren and giving her a glimpse of something seemingly

could she not take a

the chances of Wren actually reciprocating her feelings were slim. She wanted to try but wasn’t willing to lose Ryan as

of her nightgown and leaned into Ryan’s

become so desperate and shameless? “And now, you’re looking into the men around her? What’s the point? That woman isn’t as innocent as you think she is.

interest was instantly piqued by her words.

But would you believe me if I told you?” Nina scoffed lightly, pushing Ryan away

games “He frowned

lit one, and took a drag, “So, does

you know who filled in for clara

“Herneighbor?” Ryan guessed.

lingered in his mind. Even now, it sent a

It was as if continuing to pester Clara would’ve led to regret so deep it

encounter had been enough to keep Ryan from returning to Clara’s

heard. Neighbor? Was Wren