NovelStartChapter 1406: Lilyana's movements stilled as she recognized Susie's voice. She lifted her gaze to Calan, offering him a silent look that conveyed he was free to go if he wished.
Calan, who had often been encouraged by Lilyana to broaden his social circle, interpreted her silent signal as another encouragement. He rose from his seat with a nod.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Alright," Calan said. "Lilyana, you go ahead and eat. I'll be back soon." "Okay," Lilyana nodded.
Susie gave Lilyana a friendly smile that radiated warmth and confidence.
Such a charming and talented girl, Lilyana thought, observing Susie's dazzling smile. Surely someone like Calan, who valued love and companionship so deeply, wouldn't turn her down. The realization made what little appetite Lilyana had dissolve completely as she stared down at her food.
Not far away, Susie approached Calan, her cheeks blooming with a delicate rose-pink flush. "What is it you wanted to talk about?" Calan inquired, his tone polite.
Susie, embodying a captivating blend of shyness and courage, withdrew a neatly folded letter from her pocket and said, "Calan, I'm Susie Hatfield from the class next to yours. I've fancied you for a long tand hope you'll agree to be my boyfriend!" Calan's every movement at school drew attention like a magnet, and when Susie made her confession, students paused in their activities, forming an impromptu audience to the unfolding .
Not far away, Lilyana glimpsed Susie handing Calan the love letter. She quickly averted her gaze, her heart fluttering unnervingly as she waited for his inevitable return-to tell her he had accepted Susie's confession. However, upon seeing the letter and hearing Susie's heartfelt words, Calan took a deliberate step backward. "I'm sorry, Susie. I truly appreciate that, but my heart already belongs to someone else." As Calan spoke, his eyes instinctively drifted toward Lilyana, though at that precise moment, she was looking down at her meal, missing the tenderness in his gaze.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmContinue at Пalnov☐☐☐ As a woman, Susie's natural intuition quickly clued her in on the situation. She glanced at Calan, realizing that since she had met him, she had never seen such a gentle expression on his face.
A wave of realization washed over Susie, leaving her momentarily stunned. It dawned on her that the person Calan loved was Lilyana. The tension in her eyes turned into disappointment. Her heart clenched as she said to Calan, "The girl you like is Lilyana, right? Well, she is quite remarkable. But it seems Lilyana doesn't know you like her." Calan didn't deny it. His voice was calm, but there was a trace of vulnerability in his tone. "Indeed, I haven't told her yet." He paused, his eyes fixed on Susie. “In comparison, you are much braver than me.”
Susie was the kind of person who didn't like to dwell on things beyond her control. Although a trace of m disappointment flickered in her heart, she quickly buried it beneath a bright smile and said, "If you like someone, you should express your feelings. That way, even if it doesn't work out, you won't have any regrets."
She paused and added with sincerity, “Just like our situation. Although failed, I was not discouraged. I hope F my courage inspires you. I wish you success."
As she spoke, Susie extended her hand, her fingers slightly curled, m ve offering a handshake.
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