Chapter 1414

"Has Lucas ever said he loves you?" "Yes, many times." Ronan's curiosity deepened. "Was it during intimate moments?" "Yes, is there an issue with that?" Stella asked. Ronan lightly tapped her forehead. "You're too innocent. You believe what a man says in those moments?" Stella knew deep down such words were not entirely reliable, but she chose to believe them anyway. It comforted her, letting her think their relationship might be based on love. "Well, there was one time he said it outside of those moments." "When?" "He was out with Xander, Alwyn, and Ron once. He drank a lot that night, came back, and while hugging me, said he loved me." Ronan looked at her with a mix of amusement and concern. "What should I even say to you?" Stella shrugged. "If you're unsure, better to say nothing. But I think you're actually quite a good person, honest and dependable." Ronan half-joked, "You should praise me like that in front of Abigail. Let her know there are guys like me worth loving in