Chapter 1173

Nina clapped her hands triumphantly, then playfully ran them down her long legs. It wasn't just teasing anymore—it felt like she was toying with him. "Enjoy your meal! I'm heading to my room," she said, walking away with a confident sway, one hand on her waist. She looked stunning. "Ryan, let's just let Nina grow whatever she wants," Eloise spoke for Nina. Ryan’s frustration showed as his eyes narrowed at Eloise. "What do you even know about..." But when he saw the fear in Eloise's face, his heart softened, and his gaze gentled. "Just focus on your mask and stay out of this," he said, lightly pinching her chin before leaving the cave. Back at his shack, he lay down, his mind racing. Would the others really start planting more for beauty? It wasn't long before sleep overtook him. When he woke, a soft glow filled the shack. Drawing the curtains back, he saw Camelia outside by the bathtub, a fire crackling beside her. She had already finished bathing and was headed back to the cave