NovelOnlineChapter 1378: "And what about you? Do you feel anything for me?" Alyssa asked, lifting her gaze to meet his with a firm resolve. "I need to hear your answer." Bryson looked away, feeling a constriction in his throat. "I'm sorry." He once told Joanna that he wouldn't go after another woman while his heart belonged to someone else, as he found that dishonorable. His feelings for Norah were still unresolved, preventing him from making commitments to anyone else.
Alyssa felt an unexpected relief at his honesty. "I guess you still have feelings for Norah, right?" she continued, to which Bryson defensively replied, "No." "Con, I've noticed how you act around her," she shot back. She had been quietly observing Bryson, which led her to this conclusion.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Perhaps you struggle with letting go of her and seeing her so happy around Sean upsets you. Yet, you still showed up and offered your blessings." Alyssa stepped aside, adding, “It's natural to feel this way. Gradually, these feelings will diminish." Bryson couldn't help but smile. "You're quite mature for your age." "I really want to date you. Talking about marriage might be premature, but would you consider being my boyfriend?" Technically, this was only their second meeting.
"My feelings for Norah don't bother you?" Bryson frowned.
"Not at all. Norah's charm undoubtedly attracts many admirers. Whether you have feelings for her or not doesn't really matter to me. As long as there's a little room forin your heart, that's enough." Alyssa reached out her hand, her voice gentle, continuing, "Would you consider datingwith the possibility of marriage in mind?" In the moonlit night, her face glowed radiantly, her eyes twinkling with light.
Lãf€$t¢hAptërş in G@InøvêlşSuddenly, Bryson felt his heart pounding, overwhelmed by an unfamiliar emotion. He extended his hand to gently grasp her smaller one.
Their hands met and clasped together in the cool night air.
His voice was soft and resolute. "I'm willing." "From now on, please take care of me. I hope you can tolerate my silliness and not get annoyed." With a playful grin, Alyssa hopped over to him and linked her arm with his.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe was aware that full trust might take tto develop between them, but she was patient. As she often remarked, while sfeelings diminish over time, others grow stronger gradually.
Meanwhile, the card gwas in full swing indoors. Sean was barred from playing by Susanna, who claimed his consistent winning made the gunfair due to his exceptional skills.
Sean and Phillip were relegated to merely observing, unable to contribute any advice as Norah, Susanna, Joanna, and Duncan engaged in the game.
Norah was good at card games and skilled at card counting, though she wasn't sure if she could beat Sean.
That evening, they played poker and dice, much like the games found in the casinos of Brightmont, a city famous for its thriving gambling scene.
In Brightmont, gambling was not only legal but a way of life. It was a place where fortunes could turn overnight, making srich and others bankrupt in mere moments.
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