Chapter 60He faced Betty with a furrowed brow, his voice tinged with frustration. "Aren't you supposed to take this seriously?" he asked, a hint of annoyance in his tone. She met his gaze with a playful glint in her eye, clearly amused by his concern."We've been practicing hard since morning," she explained casually, a smile dancing on her lips. "We're just taking a short break." His scoff of disbelief revealed his lack of awareness of the break, but even so, he found it difficult to reign in his rising anger at the situation.Watching Betty share a moment of laughter with another guy only added fuel to the fire of his unease. The way she interacted with him sparked a sense of question in his mind, stirring up a mix of jealousy and suspicion that clouded his thoughts.As he uttered the words, "Sorry for that, I should take my leave," he turned on his heel and swiftly exited the room, leaving an uncomfortable silence in his wake.As he stepped out into the cool evening air, he was co
Chapter 61Elena's confusion deepened at the revelation, her brows furrowing in perplexity as she tried to make sense of the startling accusation. "Nope, I don't know. I'm even wondering when that happened. Where did you hear that?" she asked, her voice tinged with a note of incredulity as she struggled to piece together the puzzle unfolding before her.Betty's explanation shed a faint light on the dark shadows that had enveloped the conversation, each word like a jigsaw piece fitting into place to reveal a disturbing picture. The casual chuckle that escaped Elena's lips belied the gravity of the situation, her disbelief masked by a veneer of nonchalance."Maybe I'm not listening well. I overheard Sam and Bryan arguing. Sam accused Bryan of threatening to harm her sister, to which Bryan retorted that if she hadn't orchestrated your attack, he wouldn't have uttered such words to her," Betty's words hung in the air, the weight of the revelation sinking in as Elena processed the implicat
Chapter 62Bryan emerged from his room and was surprised to find Elena standing by his door. "What?" he inquired, puzzled by her presence. Elena absentmindedly scratched the back of his head, her gaze fixed on him."I just wanted to let you know that you shouldn't blame yourself for anything. I know I can be a handful, but you don't need to be so hard on yourself. You look kind of ridiculous with that expression," she remarked, her voice taking on a slightly teasing, babyish tone.Bryan's brow furrowed in response. "Who ever said you were a burden to me? You're my sister, and it's my duty to look out for you," he insisted, a touch of protectiveness slipping into his words. Elena beamed at his response, clearly touched by his words.As they stood at the doorway, Elena turned to Bryan with a curious expression. "I know, but why are you angry?" she inquired, studying his face intently. Bryan flashed her a warm smile in response."I'm not angry, just a little preoccupied with something,"
Chapter 63Bryan grew increasingly restless as the hours ticked by on the monotonous drive. The absence of engaging conversation or captivating scenery left him fidgety and impatient. Eventually, unable to contain his frustration any longer, he felt compelled to break the silence."Must you say those things out loud? You aren't the only one here," he blurted out, his irritation palpable to Kingsley and Elena, who exchanged baffled glances at his outburst.Betty abruptly ended her phone call and turned to face Bryan, her expression a mix of surprise and annoyance. "Why are you acting so cold? I was talking to someone. Aren't you supposed to respect that?" she inquired, her tone accusing and expectant of an explanation.Bryan averted his gaze, his frustration simmering just beneath the surface as he let out a scoff."Don't you know the type of words to use with your lover when you are amidst people? Did you also respect us?" he questioned, his tone tinged with reproach and a hint of bit
Chapter 64Elena's cheeks turned a rosy hue as she questioned with a playful twinkle in her eye, "How can you be obsessing over your girlfriend? That just seems a bit strange, doesn't it?" Her words loaded with curiosity and a hint of teasing.Betty's turn came around and she let out a heavy sigh, her expression turning solemn. "The reality that my feelings weren't returned, it stings more than I care to admit. It's my deepest, most painful secret," she confessed, her voice tinged with a mixture of sorrow and vulnerability.Upon hearing Betty's revelation, the group leaned in eagerly, their eyes filled with curiosity. "So, who is it that has captured your heart so completely?" they prodded, eager to uncover the object of Betty's unreciprocated affection.Betty hesitated, feeling a wave of reluctance wash over her. She wrestled with the urge to keep her feelings buried deep within, but the relentless curiosity from her friends compelled her to speak up. Just as she was on the brink of
Chapter 65As she sat comfortably on the couch, Betty could sense the tension building in the room. The soft lighting accentuated the earnest expressions on both her and Bryan's faces. She tilted her head slightly, her eyes locking with his as he struggled to express his thoughts. "What are you talking about, he's just friends, and nothing of such will happen," she replied calmly, her voice tinged with a hint of skepticism.Bryan, taken aback by her nonchalant response, paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and mustered the courage to speak his mind. "He seems to like you, I guess from the way he was looking at you," he said tentatively, his voice a bit shaky.Betty couldn't help but chuckle at his observation. She knew all too well of the lingering gazes, the hidden smiles, and the subtle hints that the other guy had been dropping. "I know he's into me, but I don't love him. I can't be with him," she explained, her words echoing with unwavering certainty.As she tried to rise from
“Did you think that will be possible, she will suspect we are together” Bryan let her understand the risk they are about to take. She scoffed, and stared at Bryan. “I heard you are smart. You can't be this handsome, and tell me you don't know how to handle simple cases like this? I know you are up to the task, that's why I am leaving it to you. I should leave before I get noticed” She said, and stood up, ready to leave. “Okay, I will handle that, but still we have to sign a contract. We have to authorise this. I don't love disappointment at the end. And I have trust issues” He let out, and Jessica was bewildered. “Why are you so difficult? You are acting like a narrow minded person. Did you think this was a plan or what? Did you think I would want to fake marriage just to dump you?” She demanded, and he smirked. “I am human, and it's normal to have trust issues, don't you think?” He asked, and she scoffed “You are unbelievable, so you would think I am trying to make a fool outta
Ellen’s gaze was fixed on her mother, her heart pounding with uncertainty. Her words lingered in the air, a weight heavy on her conscious mind. She hesitated, her mouth agape as she grappled with the decision to apologize to Bryan, unsure if it was the right course of action."Is that difficult to take in?" Grandma Creston's voice broke the tense silence, her tone laced with a hint of amusement. Ellen let out a sarcastic chuckle, a mix of frustration and defiance evident in her expression."You're joking, mum. That's not happening," Ellen retorted, her reluctance palpable. The thought of apologizing to Bryan seemed inconceivable to her, a bridge too far to cross. The internal struggle reflected in her eyes as she stood her ground, torn between pride and the desire to mend fences."If you can't consider doing that, then I wouldn't be able to help you," she stated firmly, her words carrying a finality that brooked no argument. Her tone hinted at the frustration of having reached an impa