<h4>Chapter 192: Alicia''s Crush...Huh? 2</h4>
<i>Tranted by AmaLynne </i>
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<span data-contrast="auto">“Uhh, well, that’s…”<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">“It means exactly what it sounds like. Ideally, Alicia should express her feelings to you properly, but we’re a bit short on time.”<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">“Short on time?”<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">“The other party is eager to move forward. It’s not a bad match, but Alicia wants to decline. She seemed to have confided her reasons to your parents, but she seems to have held back with me. It doesn’t look like she intends to confess her feelings to you. But really, isn’t it a bitte?”<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">Sam was aware that there were talks of a marriage proposal for Alicia.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">If he remembered correctly, it was a boy from her childhood.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">However, he never imagined that Alicia had feelings for him.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">Despite having confidence in their good rtionship as family and friends, anything beyond that was indeed surprising.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">But he didn’t dislike it; in fact, he felt quite happy about it.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">“Well, certainly, I already have four other fiancées.”<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">Alicia seemed to have tried to hide her feelings for Sam from Lise, but it was indeed a bitte. Sam already had four other fiancées, including Lise, Ste, Hanae, and Mizuki.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">“Hehe, you’re quite the lucky guy, Sam. So, what do you think? To be serious, I want you to ept Alicia.”<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">“Lise-sama?”<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">Sam tilted his head in confusion as Lise, with a somewhat serious expression, encouraged him to consider Alicia.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">He was aware of the close rtionship between the sisters, so it wasn’t surprising that Lise would suggest Alicia as a fifth fiancée, especially since Sam had a good rtionship with her as well.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">In reality, Sam didn’t mind Alicia at all.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">“It might sound like favoritism because she’s my sister, but it would be really sad to see Alicia heartbroken at this point. If she were to lose hope and end up in an unwanted marriage… it’s just scary to think about.”<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">Lise’s anxiety was understandable.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">While Alicia seemed quiet most of the time, she had a resilient side that showed itself when needed.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">If Alicia were to make a rash decision and marry someone she didn’t want to, it would lead to unhappy days.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">Of course, it wasn’t guaranteed that Alicia would act impulsively, but the possibility wasn’t zero, and that’s why Lise was worried.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">However, the biggest issue was Sam’s feelings.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">“Lise-sama, I… well, I do like Alicia-sama. But…”<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">“But?”<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">Sam contemted his feelings for Alicia.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">The time he spent with her was enjoyable.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">He shared an interest in the stories she loved, and the moments they spent caring for baby dragons were precious to him.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">Initially, when they had just met, there was some distance between them due to Alicia’s unease around men.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">However, they had grown so close that their shoulders brushed against each other without any issues. Sam cherished this development.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">The thought of Alicia potentially marrying someone else she didn’t want bothered him.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">The conclusion was already clear in his mind.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">“I’ll talk to Alicia-sama about this.”<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">With these words, Sam closed one eye, as if indicating his intentions. Lise understood what Sam meant.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">With a delighted expression, she embraced Sam.<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">“Geez, Sam! You’re the best! Please make Alicia happy too!”<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">
<span data-contrast="auto">“I’ll do my best.”<span datap-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">