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…

that she was entertaining thoughts of someone else, he wouldn’t let

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

fate had thrown her a curveball by introducing her to

take a shot

that the chances of Wren actually reciprocating her feelings were slim. She

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

so great about Clara? She avoids you all the time, yet you keep chasing after her. When did the dignified Mr. Chase 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. Don’t let her sweet, pure

was instantly piqued by her words. “What do you

you?” Nina scoffed lightly, pushing Ryan

playing games “He frowned

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

you know who filled in for

“Herneighbor?” Ryan guessed.

eyes still lingered in his mind. Even now, it sent a chill down his spine.

conveyed a clear message. It was as if continuing to pester Clara would’ve led to regret so deep it would last

to keep Ryan from returning to Clara’s place or making any

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

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