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…

thoughts of someone

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

introducing her to

she not take a shot

Wren actually reciprocating her feelings were slim. She wanted to try but wasn’t willing

of her nightgown and leaned into Ryan’s neck, her tone sultry yet laced with

shameless? “And now, you’re looking into the men around her? What’s the point? That woman isn’t as

her words. “What do you know?

believe me if I told you?” Nina scoffed lightly, pushing Ryan away before sitting down on the

“He frowned in

the coffee table, lit one, and took a drag, “So, does that man

you know who filled

“Herneighbor?” Ryan guessed.

memory of that man’s eyes still lingered in his mind. Even

had conveyed a clear message. It was as if continuing to pester

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

briefly startled by what she heard. Neighbor? Was Wren now living next