After marrying my boss (Anna) novel Chapter 523

Chapter 523 Getting In My Way Of Picking Up Girls

When I heard Ronan’s cocky voice on the line, I could detect his regret over the words he had blurted to me in the hospital previously. Consequently, he was now embarrassed by it.

“I can’t be at the hospital because I’m tied down with something. Janette is having some trouble,” I simply explained, not wanting the awkwardness between us to worsen.

“What happened to her?” Ronan’s curious voice rang out at the mention of Janette’s name. “I’m not at liberty to say, but it certainly isn’t something good.”

I didn’t tell him about the rape, for I was cognizant that the lesser people who knew about it, the better. “Sheesh, despite being friends for such a long time, you actually refuse to tell me. You know, I couldn’t be any more disappointed.”

Much to his dismay, Ronan didn’t expect me to refrain from telling him about it.

“It’s just inappropriate as it relates to a lady’s reputation. Besides, it’s not like you’re interested in her, so why are you being such a busybody? Unless, of course, you intend to pursue her?”

Worried that Ronan would press on with his questions, I quickly changed the topic. Upon hearing my accusation, Ronan anxiously denied it. “Of course not. I’m sure you’re well aware that I only have feelings for you. Moreover, why would I fall for such a rude brat like Janette?”

His words rendered me speechless. Even though I’ve long known of his feelings for me, I had been avoiding the matter ever since. Consequently, I was caught off guard by his sudden confession. At that moment, the atmosphere began to grow awkward.

“Ronan, you know full well that it’s impossible between us. So, don’t ever bring this up again.”

After a momentary silence, I admonished him sternly, for he had always been one to speak without any discretion.

In the past, I would only feel awkward and not be angered at all. But now that I was considered the wife of his cousin, it was no longer appropriate for him to make such suggestive comments.

When my scathing words silenced Ronan, I knew that I had hurt him. Nonetheless, I had to draw the line to avoid any unnecessary awkwardness in the future.

“I understand. I was just pulling your leg. There’s no need to take it so seriously. Besides, I didn’t make any moves over the last two years. So there’s nothing for you to worry about at all.”

When Ronan spoke, his tone was tinged with a rare sense of solemnness. I had almost never heard him talk to me in such a serious manner before.

Feeling guilty upon detecting the disappointment in his voice, I had no idea how to comfort him.

Meanwhile, silence continued to fill the line. Given how talkative he usually was, it was an indication of how devastated he felt.

“Ronan, no matter what, I still thank you for liking me. To me, you truly are an indispensable friend!”

Even though we could never be lovers, he was still someone extremely important to me. Furthermore, I would never forget how much help he had extended to me in the past.

The very next second, Ronan gloated over the line, “I’m well aware of how important I am to you. So, you should show me a better attitude when you speak to me instead of sounding cold all the time.”

Even though his tone sounded casual, it didn’t escape my notice that he was just trying to ease the tension in the air.

“Okay,” I plainly agreed with a curl of my lips.