?Chapter 322:


    Neither Norah nor Alice could sleep well on the aircraft. After cleaning up, Norah and Alice rxed on therge bed in the main bedroom and chatted. Norah didn’t hesitate to share a bed with Alice. Back when she was on a mission, she could easily fall asleep, no matter how tough the surroundings were. Plus, she had the best rtionship with Alice in the organization, and they frequently shared a bed, always looking out for each other.


    “Alice, what happened between you and Riss?” Norahy on the pillow, her hands propped up under her chin as she nced sideways at Alice.


    Alice leaned against the headboard, her deep blue eyes reflecting an oceanic depth. “That day…” She paused, collecting her thoughts. “The first meeting between Riss and I was romantic. When the gunshots rang out, Riss protected the scared me and instantly fell in love with me.”


    “I could’ve walked away, but I hesitated when he grabbed my hand,” Alice revealed.


    Amidst the thundering gunfire and cries of agony, Riss emerged as a hero. He took Alice’s hand and rescued her from the chaos, like a knight in shining armor.


    Next came the ssic tale of a beauty falling for the hero.


    “After we became a couple, he treated me really well. Whatever I wanted, or asked him to do, he made sure I was happy.” Alice’s eyes shimmered with reminiscence. “He’s my first love.”


    “I used to believe he was my one and only, that we would always be together.” Alice’s gaze dropped, her fingers interlocked. “But not long after, he started making excuses, saying he had to socialize with big shots. One day, I went to find him and saw him in bed with another woman.”


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    She continued in a cold voice, “That was only the start. He attributed this behavior to social engagements. Whenever he went out, he would sleep with other women. I cried and argued, but it didn’t change anything. It felt like he didn’t love me at all.”


    Norah gently patted Alice’s arm to soothe her, listening intently.


    “I was disappointed. I didn’t want to be with him anymore, so I nned my escape. Norah, I kept it from you because I thought I would never see him again. I lied to you. I’m sorry.” A single tear escaped Alice’s eye as she finished her story.


    The endless fights and the absence of love from Riss were too much for Alice, driving her decision to let go.


    Norah didn’t me Alice for keeping her past with Riss a secret. Everyone had their own secrets.


    “It’s your personal business. If you want to share, I’m willing to listen to you. If you decide to keep it to yourself and let time deal with it, it’s okay. Just bear in mind that I’ve always had your back.”


    “All I want is for you to be okay,” Norah said, hugging Alice. “Our rtionship has been tested in life-threatening moments. Trust between us doesn’t need words.”


    Even if Norah didn’t know all the specifics, she wholeheartedly believed in Alice. Norah’s embrace was both tender and strong.


    Resting her head on Norah’s shoulder, Alice couldn’t hold back her tears. “Norah, it wasn’t my intention to keep secrets, but I struggled to find the words…”


    Alice had kept her failed rtionship to herself, never feeling the desire to share it with anyone. The end of her first love left her feeling utterly miserable.


    Back at the Breaker base, Alice had talked a lot with Riss about the past and their future ns. Alice was determined to move past her feelings for Riss. After her leap into the river, she hade to understand that love could shift and change.


    Her rtionship with Norah was unique, unlike any other. They were friends who trusted each other with their lives.


    Alice shed tears, feeling like her throat was stuffed with cotton, making it hard to speak through the tears.


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