NCCnovel Chapter 727 Humbled
Chapter 727 Humbled
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mila still stood in the corner of the tavern, her thoughts a whirlwind of emotions. despite the tension that had lingered between her and allen, she couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over her. there was a guardedness in his expression, a cautiousness that hinted at his lingering apprehension. yet, there was something different about him.
mila knew allen was no longer harboring the same level of anger towards her. there was a sense of acceptance in his demeanor. it was evident in the way he carried himself, the way he didn't avoid her gaze or shy away from her presence. for mila, this was a small victory, a sign that perhaps they could move past their misunderstandings and rebuild their relationship.
but what truly filled mila with a sense of simple happiness was allen's gentle gesture towards her earlier. the way his hand had reached out to brush her hair, the warmth in his touch as he reassured her that he didn't want to see her cry. it was a fleeting moment, a simple gesture born out of rationality rather than affection, but to mila, it meant the world.
in that moment, she felt seen and understood by allen, as if he had glimpsed into her heart and recognized her intentions. it was a small but significant step towards reconciliation, a glimmer of hope that their relationship could be salvaged. and for mila, that was enough to fill her heart with joy and gratitude.
"hello," sophia greeted mila, her voice carrying a hint of forced friendliness as she approached.
mila's gaze flickered up from her thoughts, her smile fading as she registered sophia's presence. it was unexpected, to say the least. she hadn't anticipated an encounter with sophia, especially after her moment of quiet happiness.
"uh, hi," mila responded, her tone cautious. she couldn't help but feel a twinge of apprehension at sophia's sudden appearance. after all, she had heard plenty about sophia from her brother, noah, and none of it was particularly positive.
sophia's plain appearance caught mila off guard. she had always associated sophia with glamor and sophistication, her avatar practically glowing with status and wealth. but now, standing before her, sophia seemed oddly subdued, her usual radiance dimmed.
sophia's eyebrows raised slightly at mila's confession, her curiosity piqued. "fans in gaming?" she inquired, her tone probing for more information. she wanted to gauge the extent of mila's involvement with allen and determine whether there was cause for concern.
mila nodded, her expression earnest. "yeah, i first saw him about two years ago," she explained, her voice tinged with excitement. "at some tournaments," she clarified, eager to provide context for her admiration. "but i'm also a fan of his modeling career," she added casually, hoping to deflect any suspicions sophia might have about her motives.
"oh, okay," sophia responded, her tone casual but her mind racing with thoughts. mila's mention of allen's involvement in tournaments and his modeling career struck a nerve, igniting a flicker of jealousy within sophia's chest. it meant this girl also knew about allen in real life.
mila, sensing sophia's subtle attempt to undermine her, maintained her composed demeanor, though her smile wavered slightly. "yeah," she replied, her voice tinged with uncertainty.
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sophia, seizing the opportunity to assert her superiority, decided to subtly humble mila. "well, just saying," she began, her tone laced with condescension. "he didn't really focus on his modeling career," she continued, her words calculated to undermine mila's perception of allen. "he's more focused on his gaming career, you know?
and he's not really interested in middle-level players," she added, hoping to plant seeds of doubt in mila's mind.
mila's heart sank at sophia's words, the implication not lost on her. she remembered allen's rejection all too well, and sophia's pointed reminder only served to deepen her sense of inadequacy. "i guess you're right," she conceded, her voice tinged with sadness. "he already made that clear to me," she admitted, though the admission stung.
"but i suppose he's the type of player who prefers to hunt solo or with his own team. he also rejected my brother's invitation," she reasoned, her attempt to rationalize allen's actions betraying a hint of desperation.