Chapter 127

Bella thought, ‘What the hell! Is Ryan okay?!’ Bella screamed in her heart and laughed dryly. “Mr. Hoffman, you have a lot of jokes today…” “I’m not kidding, Anna. I’m serious!” Ryan was agitated and wanted to hold Bella’s shoulder, but Bella quickly stepped back and dodged him. “Mr. Hoffman, if I remember correctly, I have already told you my stance during the day. Do you want me to say something particularly unpleasant and hurtful in order for you to understand?” “I know. You rejected me.” Ryan looked at her deeply and smiled bitterly. “I also know that you’re with Asher now, but I want to tell you that I will always be standing right behind you. As long as you look back, I don’t mind being your rebound guy or sidepiece.” Bella thought, ‘Sidepiece?! Does he think I’m like Wyatt?!’ Ryan’s eyes were alluring, especially when they were filled with such sadness and sincerity. They could hook one’s soul. No wonder he was so popular with the ladies. Unfortunately, Bella was comple