Chapter 996

Nina's thoughts turned dark as she remembered how Ryan had left her hanging in the cave that day, on the brink of climax. The whole day had been a torment, a profound humiliation. Anger colored her cheeks as she adjusted her clothes, feeling a mix of discomfort and frustration. "I'm not plotting anything evil. I just wanted to tell you about Ms. West!" The mention of Camelia softened Ryan's demeanor. "What's up with her?" Ryan's concern was evident, and Nina took a perverse satisfaction in it. "She looked upset when she went to the woods by the river earlier. I don't know why she went there." Ryan suddenly raised his voice. "Did you tell her about Sherry and me?" Nina feigned fear. "I would never be that bold! Otherwise, you'd just torture me again! I would rather die than go through that again!" Whether she meant it or not, Ryan knew how agonizing it was to be tortured like that. "I bet you're too scared for that anyway!" He turned and walked away, heading along the river. Ni