The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 830

But I would still be unhappy, so I unwrapped a lollipop to comfort myself, standing in the crowd and clapping for Ferris as he accepted the trophy from Professor Lucas.

I originally thought this was my personal memory. I had fallen in love with Ferris at first sight, not just for his looks, but for his exquisite surgical skills.

But I never expected Ferris to remember it too. He had noticed me back then and even remembered the tiny detail of me eating candy.

He even said the way I ate it made me look like a little squirrel.

"You... you remembered me back then?" I asked softly, after staring blankly for a long moment.

Ferris nodded with a smile. "So brilliant, and so cute. It was hard to forget you. After all, a little squirrel eating candy with such a serious face is a rare sight. I was captivated the very first time I saw you."

"B-but later, every time you saw me, you acted like you didn't know me," I stammered.

Ever since that first encounter, Ferris had left a permanent mark on my heart. I couldn't help but sneak glances at him.

Accidental meetings in the library, on the track, in the lab.

Every seemingly coincidental encounter was actually carefully orchestrated by me. I just wanted to see Ferris one more time.

Having a secret crush is sweet because it's a romance that belongs entirely to you. The moment you see the person you're pining for, all the effort feels worth it.

I had always believed this was my own one-sided romance because every time I saw Ferris, he looked at me like a total stranger. His gaze would sweep past my face without lingering for even a second.

"That was an act," Ferris pressed his lips together, showing a rare hint of embarrassment.

I froze again.