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That was something she never dared to think about.
She did not want to be swept into the Snow family again. Moreover, she was not as confident in herself and her romantic relationships as before.
Ryan was nice, but she did not dare to want him.
It was because he had a prominent status and a promising future, whereas she was a divorcee and had a child.
Her ex-husband was also Ryan’s cousin.
“Don’t say anything else. All in all, this is ridiculous to me. I hardly managed to get out of the Snow family, and I don’t want to go back there again.”
Mireya pushed Ryan away forcefully. She was afraid that she would waver if she continued listening.
She was still young, but she had lost the courage to risk everything from being tormented by life.
“Mireya, don’t run away from me.”
Ryan gripped onto her shoulders tightly and pressed her against the cupboard.
Before a gasp could escape from Mireya’s throat, Ryan sealed her lips with his. Then, he suddenly turned into a different person. Instead of his usual elegant and gentlemanly demeanor, he was now domineering and arrogant.
There were many people outside, and the door was not locked.
Mireya was so terrified that she pushed Ryan hard, hit him, and even bit him with her mouth.
“Bite all you want.” Ryan chuckled faintly. “Only the both of us are in this room anyway. My lips were fine when I entered. If they’re torn when I go out, people can easily guess who was the one who did it.”
Mireya widened her eyes furiously. Suddenly, she had lost the urge to bite him.
He was too despicable. Why had she not realized he was so despicable before?
“You… Shameless…”
She murmured a few words while being kissed by Ryan.
“Yes, I’m shameless. In my whole life, I’ve only been shameless to you.”
Ryan’s lips left hers. He caressed her delicate lips, which were still glistening with his saliva, lightly with his fingers. His gaze was dark. “Mireya, I know I’ve frightened you today, but it’s normal for you to feel scared. It’s okay. We’ll take it slow. I’ll woo you and treat you well, not as a family member or a friend, but as a pursuer. I’ll also give you enough sense of security to make you understand that I’m not like your first love or Rodney. You’re so scarred that you can’t take any more hurt. As long as I live, I’ll make you understand that you’re the best woman I’ve met and that you deserve to be cherished.”
Mireya was initially still angry that he forced a kiss on her.
However, looking at his affectionate gaze and hearing his gentle voice, her heart melted, and her eyes reddened.
Ryan truly understood her.
He knew about her weakness and her lack of confidence better than anyone else.
If he were just an outstanding man with an average identity, she would be willing to give it a try.
However, he was not.
The distance in their statuses was too big.
“Ryan, don’t do this to me. I need some space,” Mireya said with reddened eyes.
“You can take some time to calm down. I’ll head out first, but let’s go home together tonight. Since you’ve had a few drinks. I’ll have the driver come over to pick us up.”
Ryan did not force her anymore. He had said what he had to, and he understood that Mireya would feel scared too.
However, before he left, he kissed her forehead lightly. Then, he turned around, opened the door, and shut it after leaving.
Mireya was like a statue. She did not move until there was the sound of someone knocking on the door outside.
“Mireya, it’s me.” Cate’s voice came through.
Mireya quickly adjusted her dress and wiped her mouth with a tissue before walking over to open the door.
Cate stood at the door in a dazzling red dress. “Eliza has left because she has some other matters to attend to. I came to check on you. Are you okay?”
Her last three words were skilfully phrased. The moment Mireya met her observant eyes, she suddenly understood everything. “Do you know something?”
“Oh, it seems like Ryan has finally done something to let you know his feelings.” Cate closed the door and eyed Mireya with a vague smile. “Were you two in the room…”
“Don’t be so d***y.” Mireya interrupted her quickly as her face flushed red. “Nothing happened between Ryan and me. We just talked for a while.”
“The conversation must’ve been impressive. Even your lipstick is gone.” Cate teased her.
Mireya desperately wished she could hide in a hole on the ground. However, they had been close sisters for many years. As such, she simply glared at Cate. “Have you known about this for a long time now?”
“Haven’t I asked you about it before? You said there was no way he’d like you.” Cate shrugged her shoulders. “Such intimacy is rare even between family members. You and Ryan chat on WhatsApp all day. He sends you stuff immediately when you’re unhappy and even cheers you up. You both often have meals together after work. He takes action for you when someone bullies you. He’s also the one who takes care of you when you fall sick and even takes care of your child attentively. Stop kidding. You two aren’t blood-related at all.”
“You’re right.”
Mireya suddenly realized that Ryan had been treating her so nicely during that period. She was so stupid for thinking that Ryan liked men all along.
In fact, she should have noticed it when he kissed her until he almost lost control.
“Well, you’ve said so much and thought about what will happen after you and Ryan get together. However, you’ve never once said that you don’t like him.”
Cate cocked her head to the side and raised her eyebrows. “I thought you would say, ¡®How can he like me? I’m his family, and I only treat him like family. I don’t have any feelings for him. How do I solve this problem?
“…”
Stunned, Mireya’s pretty face flushed red.
“It’s alright. We’ve been friends for so many years. It’s nothing.” Cate winked at Mireya playfully. “Ryan is handsome, steady and smart, romantic and caring. He was even by your side, helping you when you felt utterly helpless. It’s not weird that you’re unknowingly attracted to him.”
“I… You don’t think I’m an easy person?” Mireya asked embarrassedly as she bit her lip. “I just went through a divorce and gave birth to my child not long ago-“
“Stop right there. What does liking someone and being a divorcee with a child have to do with each other?” Cate raised her hand to interrupt Mireya. “Besides, didn’t Rodney get married not long after he divorced you? Who says someone has to carry and wallow in past hurt after ending a relationship that has wounded them?”
“When you… got a divorce with Shaun, you couldn’t forget about it too, didn’t you?” Mireya glanced at Cate.
“That was different. You and Rodney only got married at the beginning because of the child, and your relationship only stabilized after the child came along. However, just as you both were working to keep the marriage, Sarah appeared. From your interaction with Rodney during that period, I wouldn’t believe it if you said you fell in love with him. At most, you liked him a little. Moreover, you were tempted by his good looks, and you wanted to get along with him for Dani’s sake.”
Cate hit the nail on the head. “Besides, if the person he had an affair with weren’t Sarah, you might not hate him this much.”
Mireya thought, ¡®As expected from my best friend that I’ve known for the longest time. She knows me better than I know myself.’
“Cate, I really can’t understand why Ryan likes me.”
Mireya looked at the ceiling lights of the lounge with her eyes blank and confused. “He’s so outstanding. It’s not an exaggeration to say that he’s a person favored by the heavens. On the other hand, I’ve been repeatedly abandoned because I lost competing with other women. He might be curious about me for now and find me interesting because he has never had me before. Besides, it’s the nature of guys to seek exciting things.
“I admit that I do like him a little. I noticed it when you asked me questions that morning when you were brewing coffee. However, I just can’t. Nothing will come out of this. If wooing Patrick back then required 50 percent of effort, I’d need 100 percent of effort and 200 percent of courage if I were to be with Ryan.
“I’ve been hurt twice. One of those times was even a failed marriage. I don’t dare to try again. If I fall in love with someone wholeheartedly and get abandoned once more, what would I do?
“I’m scared.
“I used to think that I’d try starting a new relationship in the future, but it would be with someone I’d think would be suitable and not one that I love. That way, I can control my feelings and back out anytime to prevent myself from getting hurt.
“If I were to be with Ryan, I definitely won’t be able to control my feelings. Although I like him a little now, it’ll grow into deeper love.”
Mireya’s voice was hoarse when she said the last word. She sniffed hard, afraid that her tears would fall.
She only dared to say those words to Cate.
It was all her heartfelt thoughts.
Cate understood her, and there were traces of concern in her eyes.
Ultimately, Mireya had been hurt too deeply by Patrick and Rodney. She had lost confidence.
