Chapter 989
Chapter 989:
“It’s been a while, hasn’t it? I guess I just got a little carried away p>
Yelena raised an eyebrow. “Aren’t you supposed to be in Malyland? What brings you back p>
Before Coulson could respond, Ryann cut in with a teasing grin. “It’s because the person he’s been missing is here p>
Coulson’s heart skipped a beat. A jolt of surprise ran through him, his eyes briefly widening as he shot Ryann a pointed look, silently warning her to stop.
Ryann arched an eyebrow, then held out her hand toward Coulson in a silent gesture, as if asking for something.
Coulson narrowed his eyes, his gaze momentarily flickering with a hint of amusement. He gave a small, resigned “okay” gesture. Ryann certainly knew how to make the most of every situation. Satisfied, Ryann relented, finally letting the subject drop.
Yelena, still clueless, glanced between the two of them. “Got someone special, huh? Who could that be? Coulson, are you getting married or something p>
Coulson’s face clouded over, a brief shadow of disappointment crossing his features. “No. The person I like doesn’t even know how I feel p>
Yelena was quick to offer encouragement. “With how amazing you are, there’s no way anyone couldn’t like you p>
Coulson’s eyes widened, his hope flickering like a spark in the dark. “Really?” he asked, almost unsure.
“Of course,” Yelena affirmed with a warm, earnest nod.
Coulson bit his lip, as though something he wanted to say was hanging just beyond his reach.
But after a moment of silence, he cleared his throat and changed the topic. “Are you hungry? Let’s order something p>
He skimmed the menu, selecting a feast of different dishes—all of Yelena’s favorites.
“Anything else you’d like to add?” Coulson asked, turning to Ryann.
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Ryann smirked, realizing with a quiet chuckle that her opinion didn’t seem to matter to Coulson at all. She was practically a third wheel here.
But then it dawned on Ryann—indeed, Coulson wasn’t seeking her opinion at all.
An idea struck her. Feigning urgency, she smiled awkwardly and said, “Oh no! The renovation workers just messaged me about a problem that needs my attention. I’ve got to run.” Grabbing her bag, Ryann made a hasty exit.
Coulson, satisfied with the way things had played out, watched Ryann leave. She was too smart to make a misstep, especially with Yelena in the room. Yelena would’ve seen right through any attempt at manipulation.
With Ryann gone, only Yelena and Coulson remained in the room, the familiar silence between them stretching a little awkwardly. Years apart had changed the dynamic between them, leaving them with a few uncomfortable moments as they tried to bridge the gap.
Finally, Coulson broke the ice, sharing stories about his time in Malyland. Yelena listened intently, just as she had when they were children, the bond between them slowly warming the space.
As the conversation unfolded, Coulson’s voice became more tentative. “I heard you’re engaged p>
The question hung in the air, and for a moment, Coulson felt a heaviness settle in his chest. The strength seemed to drain from him as his mind raced.
Yelena, ever composed, replied in a natural tone, “Yes. It just felt right, so I went ahead with it p>
Coulson’s brow furrowed, a frown tugging at the corners of his lips.
“Marriage is a lifelong commitment. You shouldn’t settle for less p>