Chapter 107 - Hundred And Seven
Suzy couldn’t believe what she was seeing. Ryan was doing all this for her, just because he loved her. All her life, she had been unlucky in love. She was always the one giving her all in relationships, only to receive little to no love in return. She asked herself, "Is this what it means to be loved?"
A stoic and by-the-book man like Ryan breaking one of the most important Carleton rules just to have her sit close to him. It was a gesture that spoke volumes about his feelings for her.
She was happy, truly happy. But then, her happiness vanished as she remembered her reality. This was not her world, this was not her body. She was just an occupant, a pawn in a game she didn’t understand. She doesn’t know if she would still go back and if she does what happens to this new love she has found.
"I have a lot to do," she muttered to herself, her voice filled with a sense of determination. "There’s no time for feelings."
She regained her composure and continued eating, her mind racing with thoughts. She knew that she had to focus on the task at hand, on finding what happened to Cassandra’s mother. Love should be the last thing on her mind.
After finishing her meal, she stood up, her eyes filled with a mixture of sadness and determination. "Goodnight," she said, her voice barely a whisper.
Before she could leave, Ryan spoke. "Duchess, please," he said, his voice filled with hope.
Suzy turned to face him, her eyes filled with a mixture of sadness and defiance. "I hope you enjoy the rest of your meal, your Grace? I’m going to bed," she said, her voice firm.
She didn’t wait for a response. With that, she turned and left the room, her footsteps echoing as she entered the hallway leading to her bedroom.