Chapter 29 Ryder smiled faintly .
Hold on tight .
Me : … Menu Perhaps because of this morning , my mind felt a little off .
I thought his words held another meaning , but I held onto his neck .
He walked slowly .
Despite the winding mountain path , I felt comfortable .
The wind occasionally blew my hair onto his neck and face .
After last night , our interaction felt less stiff than our first meeting three years ago .
years I enjoyed the scenery , asking him about the about General Ryder , the neighbors , even the big black dog I past three disliked .

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I purposely avoided his personal life .
He answered calmly .
Dad wasnt angry .
He misses you , often talks about you .
The neighbors ask about you , especially Mrs.
Gable .
The dog is well behaved now .
No more barking .
It felt bittersweet , realizing how much had changed .
And you ? How were the past three years ? Ryder asked .
I paused .
Good .
Im doing what I love , and Im happy .
Ive learned so much .
I won two awards for my advanced medical device and a new fiber technology .
I chattered excitedly , like a cat seeking praise .
Ryder listened patiently .
< Chapter 29 Menu But when I mentioned Ethan Fuller repeatedly , his heart tightened .
He lifted me slightly .
The sudden movement interrupted me .
I frowned .
Uncle , whats wrong ? Ryder said seriously , The ground is slippery .
I didnt think much of it , but then he asked , Claire , did you think of me during these three years ? I paused , ignoring the question .
A flicker of sadness crossed his eyes , quickly replaced by a smile .
He changed the subject .
I learned to sing .
Want to hear ? I was surprised ; Id never heard him sing before .
Id pestered him , but he always avoided it .
I blinked .
Lets hear it .
Ryder cleared his throat , his voice clear and You ask how deep my love is , how much I love you .
My love is true , my love is deep , the moon represents my heart … Hed heard a comrade sing it during a mission ; the comrade was getting married and wanted to sing to his wife .
Ryder had been forced to listen for a week .
He remembered our wedding night my lovely face under the veil , his anger over societal expectations .
Our wedding night was empty , and I He now berated himself .
and I was heartbroken .
He finished , asking , How was it ? Good ? < Chapter 29 Okay .
It was decent ; at least it wasnt bad .
I noticed his flushed ears and neck .
He only got this red when Id angered him .
What was going on ? Menu I plucked a flower from my wreath , tickling his neck .
His ears reddened further ; his heart fluttered .
His voice was husky .
Want to hear more ? Yes .
I answered casually , continuing to tickle his ears .
Then call me Gesang .
Gesang .
I called out readily .
His heart felt full .
He cleared his throat and continued to sing .
He walked slowly , gazing into the distance , hoping this road would never end .
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