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That final comment seemed almost like a question.

Stella had never seen Riley so dominant that she wasn't sure if her feelings were justified.

After some while, Stella gave her a look. "Ri, what's wrong with you?"

After hearing that, Riley abruptly regained consciousness and realized she was overexcited.

She scoffed, dropped her eyes, and shook her head. "What's the matter with me? I have revealed the truth to you. Why? I'm hoping you can leave this situation as quickly as possible. But even though he was directly in front of you, you were too afraid to acknowledge or even speak about it. I wonder if you like Clarence, but I'm not sure what's on your mind."

"Actually... I don't know." Stella’s cast her gaze down, gloomy. "I don't think I should like him, but..."

Riley worried when she saw her entangled. Was her admiration for Clarence genuine?

"However, what? Do you not see that? He's not at all fond of you." Riley realized she had said something unguarded and regretted