Chapter 502

Aria didn’t take those words lightly. With a confident smile, she tossed her long hair, showcasing her flawless makeup. In the sunlight, her wild and striking beauty was impossible to ignore. “Don’t be so quick to judge,” she said, turning to him. “How do you know Captain Nie wouldn’t like me?” Angela watched her, waves of anxiety rising in her heart. In truth, her unease came from how little she truly knew about Richard. Besides, she and Richard had only just begun making progress in their relationship. Turning away, Angela walked off, her emotions in turmoil. For any woman, it was all too easy to spiral into insecurity when it came to matters of the heart. Until Richard could give her the reassurance she needed, or until their bond deepened, Aria’s words would continue to prick her like a thorn. Back in her room, Angela sat in silence for a while. Here, far from the noise and distractions of the outside world, mornings were peaceful, filled only with birdsong and the scent of flowers