Even when other heroines approached Ryan, even when he was going through difficult times, and even when Nora was deceived by enemies, hurt beyond words, or separated from him…
She had always managed to overcome everything and find her way back to his side.
There had only been one occasion when she truly wavered.
And that was when she sensed Ryan subtly trying to push her away.
"Ah, but did Ryan actually tell you he didn't like you? No, he didn't."
I leaned back in my chair, trying to make her see reason.
"You two are childhood friends. You've known each other for years. Even if you try to hide your feelings, don't you think they'd eventually show through?"
Nora lowered her eyes, remaining silent.
"So, is this whole thing a plan to make him jealous by going to the party with me?"
"…I wonder if Ryan would even get jealous over me."
Her voice was quiet.
"I'd be happy if he just smiled and said we looked good together."
Ah.
She was really getting lost in her own head.
