Chapter 192 - Her confession? (2/2)

”Lyn,” Allen called out, ”I understand that things are awkward between us. But may I ask that you give me a chance to prove myself?”

”Ah?” Lyn looked at him puzzled.

”I still want to marry you,” Allen wanted to tell the girl the words, 'I love you,' but whenever he thought to do so, his brother's expression would appear in his head. He cannot tell her now. But once they are married, he will tell her properly.

To his surprise, Lyn nodded, ”Ah-huh, okay.”

Huh? Did she agree?

”You see Allen; actually, I don't know how long my relationship with Kazuya can last. Do I want to be with him forever? Are these feelings temporary or not?”

”Lyn..”

”Allen, I think you should know.. I love you.”

Allen felt time freeze then, what did she say? He was rendered speechless at the girls' words.

”I was not supposed to tell you this and move on with Kazuya. But lately, I've thought that maybe I'm not over you yet. I loved you for a very long time, so I suppose it's only natural that I can't get over you so quickly. But still...”

Allen didn't know what to say. He was utterly shocked by this news. Does she love him? That kind of love? Allen would never have thought in a million years that the girl he loved secretly in the shadows harbored feelings for him. Why would such a thought cross his mind?

This is really hard for him to process.

”I'm sorry,” Lyn apologized, ”Is this too much for you? Umm, I've never...really confessed before, so I'm not sure.”

Just when he was about to open his mouth, she makes him speechless again. Why is she suddenly acting so shy? Allen did think there was something off about her relationship with Kazuya. But considering how fond she is of him, Allen didn't pursue that thought further. So, that's the reason why that man is maintaining his distance with Lyn. No doubt Kazuya wants Lyn to sort things out with him first. Wouldn't this be the perfect chance to reply to the girl and tell her that he loves her too?

The words, 'I love,' they are so foreign to him. But he should be able to say them. Just as Allen was about to say it, a sudden thought came to mind.

He swallowed his words. If the people back at home realize that he genuinely loves Lyn, would they target her? The current rumors are that he is indifferent to his fiance but treats her with the right amount of respect. In the general public eyes, his and Lyn's engagement is a matter of formality. If they were to hear that he was serious about her, what would they do?

Allen knew that if he told Lyn his feelings now, there would be a high chance of the girl returning them. However, 'not now,' Allen thought. He doesn't want to put Lyn in any more danger. According to his last conversation with the girl's father too, the amount of people learning about Lyn on the enemy's side is increasing.

He reached over and cupped the girl's cheeks, ”Al—Allen?” she seemed nervous. He found that cute; he's never seen her act like this towards him. Allen wanted to look at her more like this; he wanted to see more sides of her. His hands lingered there for a few minutes.

”Thank you.”

Those words were the only thing he said at first and saw the girl's expression alter. She seemed sad, and Allen added, ”I can't give you a response now. But please remember how precious you are

to me.”

”I'm precious?” Lyn seemed stunned with his words, and Allen smiled. This girl has no idea, huh? Lyn, one day he will tell her everything. How he's loved her from the moment they met. But for now, Allen reached over and placed a light kiss on the girl's forehead.

For now, this will do.