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Chapter 409 Her First Kiss  Chapter 409 Her First Kiss  53%  53 %  Finished  Finished  Upon hearing those words, Madelyn felt a pang in her heart and couldn’t help but reach out to embrace the tall figure of Josiah. Josiah, why are you so kind to me?”  Upon hearing those words , Madelyn felt a pang in her heart and couldn’t help but reach out to embrace the tall figure of Josiah . Josiah , why are you so kind to me ? ”  After that, with a touch of emotion, Madelyn said, “Don’t worry. I’ll be waiting for your return. The significance you hold for me extends far beyond just a good friend. In my heart, you’ve already become my family. Promise me that after you enlist this time, you must strive with all your might. You can’t afford to just drift aimlessly through your days anymore. You must strive to be the pride of your family. Stand up for your parents and your elder brothers. You have to prove yourself stronger than Hayden. Show those in your family who look down on you that you are indeed capable. Could you, please, make sure to chase away all the past indifference, ridicule, and contempt you’ve ever received from your life?”  After that , with a touch of emotion , Madelyn said , “ Don’t worry . I’ll be waiting for your return . The significance you hold for me extends far beyond just a good friend . In my heart , you’ve already become my family . Promise me that after you enlist this time , you must strive with all your might . You can’t afford to just drift aimlessly through your days anymore . You must strive to be the pride of your family . Stand up for your parents and your elder brothers . You have to prove yourself stronger than Hayden . Show those in your family who look down on you that you are indeed capable . Could you , please , make sure to chase away all the past indifference , ridicule , and contempt you’ve ever received from your life ? ”  The m  The The m  reason Madelyn spoke those words was because she genuinely hoped that Josiah could live a life of brilliance and integrity from then on.  reason Madelyn spoke those words was because she genuinely hoped that Josiah could live a life of brilliance and integrity from then on .  a  a  True gold shouldn’t be buried in the dirt for too long, Madelyn sincerely hoped that Josiah could shine with his own unique brilliance.  True gold shouldn’t be buried in the dirt for too long , Madelyn sincerely hoped that Josiah could shine with his own unique brilliance . 

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“Thank you for your kind words.”  “ Thank you for your kind words . ”  At that moment, Josiah was holding Madelyn tightly, overwhelmed with emotion yet also harboring a regret that he found difficult to voice.  At that moment , Josiah was holding Madelyn tightly , overwhelmed with emotion yet also harboring a regret that he found difficult to voice .  There were words he longed to utter, yet he dared not, nor could he.  There were words he longed to utter , yet he dared not , nor could he .  He could only let those words turn into a gentle breeze, circling endlessly within his lungs, blocking his throat, then his chest, before finally swallowing it back into his stomach.  He could only let those words turn into a gentle breeze , circling endlessly within his lungs , blocking his throat , then his chest , before finally swallowing it back into his stomach .  At the same time, there was an unprecedented determination in his eyes.  At the same time , there was an unprecedented determination in his eyes .  The reason Josiah dared not voice out was actually because he felt he was not accomplishing much at the  The reason Josiah dared not voice out was actually because he felt he was not accomplishing much at the  moment.  moment .  Even if he were to confess his feelings, it wouldn’t do much if he couldn’t make her h  Even if he were to confess his feelings , it wouldn’t do much if he couldn’t make her h  Thus, in Josiah’s mind, he thought it would be better to wait until after he had achieved his goals to share his thoughts and feelings with her. By then, it still wouldn’t be too late.  Thus , in Josiah’s mind , he thought it would be better to wait until after he had achieved his goals to share his thoughts and feelings with her . By then , it still wouldn’t be too late .  With that in mind, Josiah finally found it in himself to let go of Madelyn.  With that in mind , Josiah finally found it in himself to let go of Madelyn .  With a smile, he said, “All right, let’s head back. We shouldn’t keep them waiting too long.”  With a smile , he said , “ All right , let’s head back . We shouldn’t keep them waiting too long .”  “All right.”  “ All right . ”  Madelyn gave a slight nod, and the two of them started to walk back.  Madelyn gave a slight nod , and the two of them started to walk back .  Halfway through their walk, Madelyn happened to glance over and saw Tristan and Jillian standing together under a tree not too far away. The atmosphere between them seemed somewhat suggestive.  Halfway through their walk , Madelyn happened to glance over and saw Tristan and Jillian standing together under a tree not too far away . The atmosphere between them seemed somewhat suggestive .  Seeing this, Madelyn quickly urged, “Hush!”  Seeing this , Madelyn quickly urged , “ Hush ! ”  Following that, she took losiah’s hand, and the two of them hid behind a thick tree, sneakily–cavesdropping  Following that , she took losiah’s hand , and the two of them hid behind a thick tree , sneakily – cavesdropping  1/3  1/3  20.22 Tue, 15 Apr  20.22 Tue , 15 Apr  Chapter 409 Her First Kiss  Chapter 409 Her First Kiss  said, “Jillian, there’s something I’ve been wanting to tell you for a long time.”  said , “ Jillian , there’s something I’ve been wanting to tell you for a long time . ”  “What is it?” Jillian asked.  “ What is it ? ” Jillian asked .  53%  53 %  Finished  Finished  Jillian’s voice was as soft as a whisper, barely audible. Fortunately, the night was serene enough that Madelyn could just about make out what she was saying  Jillian’s voice was as soft as a whisper , barely audible . Fortunately , the night was serene enough that Madelyn could just about make out what she was saying  Unexpectedly, at that moment, Tristan suddenly summoned all his courage and shouted at Jillian, “Jillian, 1 like you!”  Unexpectedly , at that moment , Tristan suddenly summoned all his courage and shouted at Jillian , “ Jillian , 1 like you ! ”  Gasp!  Gasp !  From a distance, Madelyn was listening, and she simply wanted to cover her ears. Tristan is truly one of a kind He’s making a simple statement sound like a solemn oath  From a distance , Madelyn was listening , and she simply wanted to cover her ears . Tristan is truly one of a kind He’s making a simple statement sound like a solemn oath  Following that, Tristan continued, “Jillian, the reason I’m telling you this now is because I’m worried it might be too late if I don’t. If I didn’t tell you that I like you, what would happen if I were to join the military and you ended up with someone else? What if I returned from service to find you married to another man? I can’t even bear the thought, Jillian. I swear that never in my life have 1 ever been so fond of someone. Hence, w–would you be willing to be my girlfriend? If you’re willing to be my girlfriend, I promise I will definitely marry you when I return from the military!”  Following that , Tristan continued , “ Jillian , the reason I’m telling you this now is because I’m worried it might be too late if I don’t . If I didn’t tell you that I like you , what would happen if I were to join the military and you ended up with someone else ? What if I returned from service to find you married to another man ? I can’t even bear the thought , Jillian . I swear that never in my life have 1 ever been so fond of someone . Hence , w – would you be willing to be my girlfriend ? If you’re willing to be my girlfriend , I promise I will definitely marry you when I return from the military ! ” 

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Though those words were somewhat clumsy, they were undeniably endearing.  Though those words were somewhat clumsy , they were undeniably endearing .  Tristan felt an unbearable tension in his heart that was unlike anything he’d ever experienced. He mused to himself that even after a hundred fights or a thousand bottles of liquor, he’d never felt such unease.  Tristan felt an unbearable tension in his heart that was unlike anything he’d ever experienced . He mused to himself that even after a hundred fights or a thousand bottles of liquor , he’d never felt such unease .  At the same time, he was pondering. What if Jillian isn’t interested in me and rejects me? What should I do then?  At the same time , he was pondering . What if Jillian isn’t interested in me and rejects me ? What should I do then ?  At that moment, Josiah, who was not too far away, witnessed the whole scene. He couldn’t help but curse inwardly. That’s just great! This cheeky brat actually dares to make the first move, confessing his feelings to the one he likes. Just wait and see how I’m going to deal with him later!  At that moment , Josiah , who was not too far away , witnessed the whole scene . He couldn’t help but curse inwardly . That’s just great ! This cheeky brat actually dares to make the first move , confessing his feelings to the one he likes . Just wait and see how I’m going to deal with him later !  At that moment, Madelyn was thoroughly engrossed, her face constantly adorned with a caring smile.  At that moment , Madelyn was thoroughly engrossed , her face constantly adorned with a caring smile .  In truth, she had long noticed Tristan’s subtle feelings for Jillian, but it had always rem understanding.  In truth , she had long noticed Tristan’s subtle feelings for Jillian , but it had always rem understanding .  Jan unspoken  Jan unspoken  Unexpectedly, after all the waiting, she had the chance to witness. Tristan confessing his love firsthand. It truly satisfied her gossip–loving heart in every way.  Unexpectedly , after all the waiting , she had the chance to witness . Tristan confessing his love firsthand . It truly satisfied her gossip – loving heart in every way .  In contrast, Jillian was rather slow on the uptake.  In contrast , Jillian was rather slow on the uptake .  Although Madelyn had hinted at Jillian, saying Tristan had feelings for her, Jillian had always been hesitant to believe it  Although Madelyn had hinted at Jillian , saying Tristan had feelings for her , Jillian had always been hesitant to believe it  In Jillian’s heart, she believed that no normal guy would ever be fond of her.  In Jillian’s heart , she believed that no normal guy would ever be fond of her .  To her surprise, she found herself being confessed to by Tristan’at that moment.  To her surprise , she found herself being confessed to by Tristan’at that moment .  In an instant, Jillian’s face turned so red it was as if it could drip blood.  In an instant , Jillian’s face turned so red it was as if it could drip blood .  For a moment, she didn’t dare to make a sound.  For a moment , she didn’t dare to make a sound .  273  273  20:22 Tue, 15 Apr  20:22 Tue , 15 Apr  Chapter 409 Her First Kiss  Chapter 409 Her First Kiss 

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Seeing her persistently silent with her head down, Tristan couldn’t help but feel a sense of uncase rising within him. Gosh! Is she going to reject me? What should I do then? After finally mustering the courage to confers. wouldn’t it be terribly awkward if I were to be rejected just like that?  Seeing her persistently silent with her head down , Tristan couldn’t help but feel a sense of uncase rising within him . Gosh ! Is she going to reject me ? What should I do then ? After finally mustering the courage to confers . wouldn’t it be terribly awkward if I were to be rejected just like that ?  For a moment. Tristan felt somewhat at a loss.  For a moment . Tristan felt somewhat at a loss .  However, just as he was feeling uneasy, a faint voice suddenly came from the other side. “Okay”  However , just as he was feeling uneasy , a faint voice suddenly came from the other side . “ Okay ”  “W–What?” Tristan was suddenly taken aback, questioning himself if he had heard incorrectly.  “ W – What ? ” Tristan was suddenly taken aback , questioning himself if he had heard incorrectly .  Seeing that he hadn’t heard clearly, Jillian had no choice but to blush and raise her voice slightly. “I agree to be your girlfriend.”  Seeing that he hadn’t heard clearly , Jillian had no choice but to blush and raise her voice slightly . “I agree to be your girlfriend . ”  It was as if a shower of pink meteors had rained down upon them.  It was as if a shower of pink meteors had rained down upon them .  Tristan was initially taken aback, and he then laughed in disbelief. “Jillian, are you serious?”  Tristan was initially taken aback , and he then laughed in disbelief . “ Jillian , are you serious ? ”  “Yes.” Jillian obediently nodded, her neck and ears blushing a deep red.  “ Yes . ” Jillian obediently nodded , her neck and ears blushing a deep red .  Upon hearing that, Tristan was instantly filled with uncontrollable joy. He abruptly moved forward, lifting Jillian in his arms, and then spun around several times on the spot, completing a full three hundred and sixty degrees rotation in the air. “That’s wonderful, Jillian! That’s absolutely wonderful!”  Upon hearing that , Tristan was instantly filled with uncontrollable joy . He abruptly moved forward , lifting Jillian in his arms , and then spun around several times on the spot , completing a full three hundred and sixty degrees rotation in the air . “ That’s wonderful , Jillian ! That’s absolutely wonderful ! ”  Jillian had never been this happy before. She couldn’t help but let out a laugh as delightful as the sound of silver bells  Jillian had never been this happy before . She couldn’t help but let out a laugh as delightful as the sound of silver bells  The two of them were simply unbearably sweet together.  The two of them were simply unbearably sweet together .  Madelyn and Josiah were delighted by what they saw, and they also began to smile.  Madelyn and Josiah were delighted by what they saw , and they also began to smile .  Following that, Tristan placed Jillian in front of him. He couldn’t help but wrap his arm around her waist. After that, he closed his eyes, readying himself to kiss her.  Following that , Tristan placed Jillian in front of him . He couldn’t help but wrap his arm around her waist . After that , he closed his eyes , readying himself to kiss her .  Jillian was somewhat on edge, biting her lip. 7–This is going to be my first kiss… However, it’s Tristan. It’s all good.  Jillian was somewhat on edge , biting her lip . 7 – This is going to be my first kiss … However , it’s Tristan . It’s all good .  Just like that, Jillian decided to let herself go. She closed her eyes and quietly awaited the impending kiss.  Just like that , Jillian decided to let herself go . She closed her eyes and quietly awaited the impending kiss .  While the two were lost in their own world, Josiah, the mood killer, suddenly coughed a couple of times and rushed out. “Hey! Could you two be a bit more careful on the main road?”  While the two were lost in their own world , Josiah , the mood killer , suddenly coughed a couple of times and rushed out . “ Hey ! Could you two be a bit more careful on the main road ? ”  68  68 

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