The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1384

Byran was fuming, and he clenched his fists tightly.

Chase patted him on the shoulder, led him to the other side of the room, and handed him a bottle of mineral water. “Chill out, man. Don’t do anything stupid. If you charge over now, you’re just gonna come off as rude to Ida. Wouldn’t you be shooting yourself in the foot if she gets pissed and gives you the cold shoulder?”

Byran knew Chase was right, but he was seriously pissed, and it was hard to hold back.

Chase tried to calm him down again. “Just hear me out. Maybe in a bit, you can swoop in like a knight in shining armor and show off your heroics.”

A knight in shining armor? Byran was a bit puzzled by what Chase meant, but he decided to play it cool for now. He took the water, twisted off the cap, and chugged half the bottle, trying to douse his inner fire. But his eyes remained fixated on Ida.

was not particularly handsome, he had a reserved air and good taste in clothing that

The man said casually as he

him a small smile. “Oh? What do you think

appraise her. “Hmm… You’ve

adjusted her glasses as a habit. “And you’ve become more stable and learned to be romantic.”

in his voice. “I was young and reckless back then, without a penny to my name. I wasn’t a good

time, you’d make the same choices. We’ve both been through the wringer in the real world. We’re not the same naive kids

“Alright, let’s forget the past. Ida, I’m single, you’re single, and I think

think?”

responded calmly, “I don’t see the need.”

her blunt rejection. His hurt and disappointment were visible in his eyes. “Why? Ida, I still have feelings for you; never forgotten you. Why won’t you give me another chance?

took a sip of her wine. “There’s no other reason; I just don’t have feelings