Chapter 181
\nHe Never Noticed Me Until I Loved Someone Else novel Chapter 181<\/p>\n
Stella saw it clearly. Lucca intentionally chose the exact moment Summer reached for the ring to present his velvet box.<\/p>\n
His goal was obvious\u2014to stop Summer’s proposal.<\/p>\n
He didn’t want to commit to a marriage with her just yet.<\/p>\n
Hearing Stella’s concern, the smile on Summer’s face faltered.<\/p>\n
She lowered her eyes, her voice soft and trembling slightly. “It’s fine. I was just too eager. He probably isn’t ready yet.”<\/p>\n
With that, Summer casually wiped the corner of her eye. When she looked up again, an easy smile had returned to her face.<\/p>\n
“Thank goodness he stopped me, or I would’ve been so embarrassed. I only mentioned liking these expensive earrings in passing, and he actually remembered, which means he still cares about what I say. Marriage… there’s no rush. Waiting a bit longer won’t hurt.”<\/p>\n
Watching Summer feign indifference, Stella’s heart ached, and she reached out to hug her.<\/p>\n
“Summer, you don’t have to put on a brave face. If you’re hurting, just say it.”<\/p>\n
Summer leaned on her shoulder, staying silent for a long moment before whispering, “Honestly, it’s not that I absolutely need that piece of paper. I’m just a little worried. I’m three years older than him, and he’s in his prime, successful and surrounded by women who want him. I’m feeling less and less secure…”<\/p>\n
Stella understood her fears, but it pained her to see her friend like this.<\/p>\n
“Summer, don’t belittle yourself. You’re stunning and in the prime of your life too. Lucca went to so much trouble to win you over back then. How is it that after just a few years, you’ve lost all your confidence?”<\/p>\n
Hearing this, a tear slipped from the corner of Summer’s eye. “I don’t like who I am right now either. Stella, I’m just… so tired.”<\/p>\n
This was the first time Stella had ever heard Summer admit to being tired.<\/p>\n
Summer had always been intellectual and poised, like a grounded, gentle soul who radiated security and stability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-3469","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/3469","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3469"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}