I Ctrl+Alt+Deleted My Ex and Ctrl+C'd His Uncle novel Chapter 147

Principal Richard Harris’s voice carried weight, and Sophie’s nose stung with emotion.

“Don’t worry, Professor. I’ll write it carefully.”

After hanging up, Sophie leaned against the driver’s seat, rubbing her sore eyes,

She was still young–wasting years on Liam hadn’t carved deep scars yet. But when she thought of Mr. Harris, it felt different.

Time had flown. The once spirited old professor was now about to retire, while she herself was only just waking up from her foolish years.

Looking back, Sophie felt those wasted years weren’t worth it at all.

She steadied her emotions and drove home. As she approached the Chandler family villa, she saw a tall figure waiting by the gate.

Ryan Mason was pacing back and forth in a silver–gray suit, holding a bouquet of vivid red roses.

Sophie’s eyelids twitched–an ominous feeling stirred in her chest.

She didn’t need to think twice to know why Ryan was here today.

“Sophie, you’re back so early?”

Ryan turned and saw her. Besides surprise, there was also a trace of awkwardness in his eyes.

He tried to hide the roses behind him, tugging at the corner of his lips.

“Isn’t today a workday? I thought you’d be back in the afternoon.”

“There was some trouble at the company. I’m on an extended leave now.”

Sophie pressed her lips together. “Do you have time for lunch? Let’s eat out together.”

Ryan hadn’t expected her to be so direct. The joy in his eyes nearly spilled over.

“Of course. I already reserved a place. Let’s go.”

Sophie nodded. “Alright.”

Twenty minutes later, they entered a well–known western restaurant in Riverland. It was lunchtime, but the place was eerily empty.

Seeing this, Sophie immediately understood.

Ryan led her to a table at the very center, right beside a black grand piano.

Just as they sat down, a refined–looking pianist walked over, and with the press of his fingers, the restaurant filled with elegant music.

The atmosphere unsettled Sophie. After ordering, she looked straight at Ryan.

“You booked out the place today because you have something important to say, right?”

There was no point pretending anymore. His feelings for her had long been obvious. She couldn’t keep enjoying his warmth while feigning ignorance.

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Chapter 147

Ryan’s eyes flickered with surprise, then he pulled the roses from behind his buck,

These are for you. And yes, I do have something important to tell you.”

Sopile errepted the bouquet but set it aside immediately. “Before that, I need to speak my mind. Ten minutes will you give me that?”

Ryan gazed into her eyes, his own filled with genuine tenderness–so different from Liam’s false, polished smile.

That sincerity made Sophie’s heart tremble. Her fingers curled against the table,

She didn’t want to hurt him, but today she had no choice but to play the bad guy.

“Ever since that trip to the villa, I’ve noticed your feelings for me.”

Her voice was soft, her head lowered, unable to meet his eyes.

“I thought if I kept pulling back, you would too. But instead, it only made things worse between us.”

“It was my fault. I should have told you earlier. Then you wouldn’t have wasted so much time on me.”

She lifted her head suddenly, drew in a deep breath, and spoke with resolve.

“Ryan, you’re a good man. I’m grateful for everything you’ve done for me. But I don’t have romantic feelings for you. I’m sorry.”

Her voice was steady now.

“I’ve already given my heart to someone else. Even if the truth hurts, I need to say it here and now–it’s only fair to you.”

A flicker of bitterness crossed Ryan’s eyes.

“The one

who moved your heart… is Marcus, isn’t it?”

“It is.” Sophie paused, then added firmly,

“I don’t know where we’ll end up, but at the very least, I owe you honesty.”

Ryan’s smile remained gentle, but it was lined with pain. The kind that made it hard for anyone to look at him.

His voice wavered. “If I’d come into your life earlier… if he hadn’t been there… would you have chosen me?”

“No.”

Sophie’s answer was unshakable. “This isn’t about him. It’s about me not having those feelings for you.”

Her words left no room for hope.

Ryan unbuttoned his jacket and leaned back heavily in his chair.

“I’ve been tense for days. Hearing it from you now… oddly enough, I feel lighter.”

He forced a smile. “It’s not the answer I wanted, but I’m glad you were honest.”

Sophie’s brows furrowed. “Love isn’t something you can predict. I don’t even know why you care for me. But don’t doubt your worth, or eat yourself up over it.”

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