Lina's sparkly and innocent eyes looked at Bright's handsome and mature face. She was attracted to
him ever since she saw his face when she was a child. Coupled with Bright's achievements and talent,
she fell even more in love with him. She loved this man, who was handsome and intelligent.
She also grew up, enough to be worthy of him, but he became married... This was something she
couldn't accept, something that made her very sad.
"Lina, you are great. You are beautiful, lively, and smart... but feelings have nothing to do with these
qualities." Bright's eyes were deep as he suppressed the bitterness he felt. "It would save us all a lot of
worries if feelings could be based on these standards. There wouldn't be as many people suffering
from love in the world."
"Lina, you are great. You are worthy of love, but you and I are not meant for each other—"
Bright's words were interrupted anxiously by her as she asked him, "Why are we not? I think we are
very much meant for each other. You see, we grew up together since a young age. Our families have
been old friends for a long time. My dad and Mr. Lee are like brothers. We are a perfect pair based on
our appearance, family background, education level, and personality. It's just that you don't want to give
me a chance."
"That's because I don't want to see you hurt, because you won't expect anything if you don't have a
chance." Bright pulled his long arm out from her arms. He stood up and placed both hands on her
shoulders. "This is the best way to protect you and cherish you."
"Bright Lee, I don't need it. I want you to love me too." Lina addressed him by his full name, as her
eyes flickered, and was very hurt.
"Lina, you have always been a wise girl in my eyes. Don't be stubborn." Bright felt troubled.
When she was a child, Lina loved to live at the Lee family's villa. She was his childhood sweetheart.
Her personality was lively and outgoing, so everyone liked her very much. Since his mother passed
away when he was a child, Bright didn't like to talk to people. Lina wasn't ever frightened by his cold
expression as she followed him tirelessly, wanting to play with him.
Bright always treated Lina like a younger sister. Since there were only two boys in the family, they all
liked her. Apart from not giving her love and marriage, Bright pampered her and cherished her.
He still remembered Lina being chased after by Dylan Ethan, the son of an upstart in high school. He
even followed her to the Lee family's villa.
Bright took Lina's hand and appeared. "You will not hit on Lina again. Otherwise, I won't treat you
kindly."
"Bright, I am not afraid of you at all when it comes to chasing after Lina." Dylan was determined and not
backing down. "I like Lina. I am free to chase after her. You have no right to interfere."
"Dylan, can you stop pestering me? I told you that I don't like you!" Lina couldn't bring herself to like
Dylan at all as he relentlessly chased after her. She was even disgusted. "I already have someone I
like."
"It is your right to have someone you like, but you have no right to stop me from liking you." Dylan was
very persistent and crazy in his pursuit of love.
"Dylan, believe it or not, I'll knock your teeth out!" Bright began to pull up his sleeves as his eyes gave
off dangerous signals.
But Dylan was still not afraid at all. "It's worth getting beaten for Lina!"
"Then I'll make sure you feel that it's worth it." Bright was about to rush over to beat Dylan, but Lina
pulled him back. He frowned in confusion. "What are you pulling me back for? If I don't teach him a
lesson, he's going to continue pestering you."
"Bright, I don't want you to beat him for me and ruin my perfect impression of you." Lina's soft lips
curled up, "Let me do it."
Lina made herself clear to Dylan. "Dylan, I have a boyfriend. I love him very much, so you better give
up. I won't ever agree to be your girlfriend."
"Even if you have a boyfriend, I can still like you..." Dylan still didn't give up. "Lina, just give me a
chance. I will definitely treat you well and listen to everything you say."
"It's useless. I only love him." Lina shook her head and refused again.
"Then who... is he? What's so good about him… that makes you so persistent? How is he better than
me?" Dylan was very unwilling to accept reality.
"He is good in that I love him." Lina stood beside Bright. She turned her head and looked up at the tall
man beside her with sparkles in her eyes. "Bright is my boyfriend, my only one."
Bright was a little surprised yet calm on the surface.
He knew from the look in Lina's eyes that she would say such a thing.
Of course, he just thought that he was Lina's excuse to refuse Dylan so that he would give up
completely.
He really didn't think too much or deeply because he treated her like his sister from beginning to end.
When Dylan heard that it was Bright, his eyes widened in shock. He was very unwilling to accept the
truth. "Lina, what's so good about him? He always has a cold expression on his face. He is so
indifferent to the girls in school that he doesn't even look at them. What do you like about him? He
won't be nice to you."
"How do you know that I won't treat her well?" Bright took the initiative to hold Lina's hand. "Now that
you have your answer, stop pestering Lina shamelessly. She is mine. Remember that!"
Lina was very satisfied with Bright's response. She bit her lip lightly, and her eyes were filled with joy.
"Dylan, you heard what Bright said. Don't come after me anymore." Lina only had Bright in her eyes, so
she couldn't see anyone else.
"Even if you are dating, as long as you are not married, I will not give up! Lina, I'll let time prove that I
love you more than he does!" Although Dylan was heartbroken, he was still stubborn.
"Get out once you're done!" Bright narrowed his cold eyes slightly. "I won't be as nice to you the next
time we meet."
"I don't need you to be nice! I'm confident in my love for Lina. She'll understand that I'm the one who
truly loves her the most." Dylan was angry as he left. He couldn't accept the fact that Bright and Lina
were together.
After Dylan walked away, Bright let go of Lina's hand. "Lina, I said those words just now because the
situation was urgent. I hope you won't misunderstand. It's just that the Dylan right now isn't good
enough for you."
"Bright, you don't need to explain further. I understand." Lina smiled slightly. "But there are some things
I want to tell you. What I just said is true. I like you. I want you to be my boyfriend... I also know it's
impossible now, but I look forward to the day when you become my real boyfriend."
"Lina, you are just my sister..."
...
After all, this day didn't arrive as expected. He became the husband of another woman, but she was
still waiting for him.
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