Chapter 1146:
“It's okay. As long as it’s you, I'd do anything,” Edward's voice held a touch of desperation, though pride
gleamed in his eyes. He knew Elyse couldn't stand seeing him looking so pitiful.
When they arrived at the racecourse, Elyse changed into riding gear. Her long hair was tied up high, giving her
an air of sharp elegance.
When Edward emerged after changing, his eyes sparkled with delight. He hurried over to Elyse, exclaiming,
“That outfit looks amazing on you! You're stunning!”
Elyse glanced at her reflection and shrugged casually. “It’s pretty ordinary. Anyone could pull this off.”
“Not in that way! Only you can rock it like that,” Edward insisted earnestly.
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Elyse pouted playfully. “Don’t exaggerate. Louise is way prettier than me. I'm jealous of her blue eyes.”
“Louise is definitely pretty, but | find you even more beautiful. You're the kind of person I truly prefer,” Edward
said sincerely, his eyes softening.
Elyse chuckled, teasing, “You're just seeingthrough rose-colored glasses.”
With a smile, he replied, “Yeah, and that’s because you're beloved.”
Elyse felt herself freeze, caught off guard by the weight of Edward's words. She was well aware that he had
feelings for her, but she never quite grasped how relentless he could be.
A troubled look clouded her face as she struggled to meet his eyes. She couldn't shake the feeling of suggesting
this date—it felt like she had stumbled right into trouble.
Noticing her discomfort, Edward pressed on. “Are you feeling guilty? Like you're letting down or betraying my
feelings?”
Elyse opened her mouth to respond but ended up giving an awkward nod.
Edward burst into laughter, a sound both warm and disarming. “I knew you felt that way! But I'm not giving up
on you. Everyone deserves a shot at their own happiness, right?”
Elyse sighed, feeling the weight of helplessness settling in. “Why do you have to put yourself through this?”
Edward gently traced his finger over her cheek, and with a soft smile that melted away much of her confusion,
he said, “We chere for a date, after all. Let's have sfun and make happy memories instead of feeling
guilty and leaving both of us feeling down.”
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Elyse hesitated, then nodded silently.
Edward uncovered her mouth and gave her a gentle push forward. “Let's go!” he exclaimed, eyes gleaming with
excitement. “I can’t wait to show off my skills.”
Stumbling into the horse ranch, Elyse listened intently as the coach detailed the horses’ quirks and basic riding
techniques. As the lesson concluded, it was tto put theory into practice. With trembling hands, Elyse
mounted her horse. She had barely gotten accustomed to its slow walk when Edward, trotting beside her,
displayed his expertise in full.
He was in his element atop the horse. He gripped the reins with practiced ease, guiding the animal with fluid
movements. His face glowed with pure joy—a sight that captivated Elyse despite her lack of romantic feelings for
him.
“You're a natural at this,” Edward teased good-naturedly. “Take your tand practice. I'll do a few laps to warm
up.”