Chapter 274: Hidden feelings
Ava’s mouth fell open, struggling to process his words. "What? That can’t be true!"
Dylan’s expression remained unwavering. "It is true. I saw it with my own eyes. He was never as innocent or timid as he made you believe."
"No." Ava couldn’t process his words. "Why would anyone deliberately let themselves be bullied? It doesn’t make sense. Ethan was always so timid back then."
Dylan scoffed, "Timid? That’s what he wanted you to think. But he is more cunning than you can imagine. He knew exactly what he was doing. And I know for a fact that he has had feelings for you since school."
Ava froze momentarily. "Feelings for me?" she repeated, her voice rising. "That’s ridiculous! He is like a brother to me."
"A brother?" Dylan’s eyes narrowed, his tone cutting. "He doesn’t see you as his sister. He never has. Whether you want to believe it or not, this is the truth."
Ava shook her head, disbelief and confusion clouding her expression. Ethan had been like family to her—loyal, kind, and trustworthy. She had placed her unwavering faith in him for years.
The thought that he could have harbored feelings for her all this time was inconceivable. How could she have been so blind to it? How could she have been wrong about him?
On the other hand, Dylan’s frustration was reaching its limit. Her hesitation to believe him only fueled his irritation. "Are you doubting me?" he snapped. "I’m not making this up because I dislike him. I’ve seen things that made my blood boil. That’s why I don’t trust him."