Chapter 1948

"But after watching you for so long, I have to say—you really do seem like you grew up running wild," Lyra said. As soon as Lyra finished speaking, Charlie clamped a hand over her mouth. "Alright, that's enough. No need to go on." He had always thought their feelings were mutual and that their story was one of two hearts finding their way to each other. But now, after all these years, he realized—he had been the only one running toward her. Charlie felt like crying. All this time, had he just been deluding himself? So Lyra's obliviousness wasn't an act—it was real. "But you sure were a little rascal for your age." Lyra pinched Charlie's cheeks. "You actually had feelings for me way back then. Well… Why didn't you tell me that sooner?" "I did tell you. You just never took it seriously." Lyra blinked in surprise. "You actually said it?" "I did!" "When?" Lyra had no recollection of this at all. When had that happened? Why didn't she remember it? Charlie sighed, "I tried confe