Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 378 Her Internal Struggles

I looked at Ryan and knew he had waited for me for too long. I found it hard to answer his question.

because I didn’t want to hurt him.

I considered how we were during college and remembered him caring for me when I returned home during my freshman year. Ryan was always attentive, yet he kept a distance and never crossed

boundaries.

So, I only saw him as an elder brother from the neighborhood.

“Perhaps I would have,” I answered honestly. “You never gave me the chance to consider things in that

direction.”

Ryan tightened his grip on my hand. He looked conflicted with pain, regret, and longing. He was brave this

time, asking, “What about now? I’ll do my best to care for you and Ava.”

His words made it hard for me to remain serious, I knew he was earnest, but I couldn’t help but chuckle.”

too funny.

I saw his anxious gaze, I quickly adjusted my tone. I realized I was too light–hearted and even disrespectful. I composed myself and

at that.

isn’t your fault. I know you treat me well and have

time.”

try my

seemed like I hadn’t made myself clear. I would try it since I couldn’t take back what I had said. I said softly,

I

I

force anything,

everything to me. I regret being indecisive. You wouldn’t have suffered with

my fate. The Murphys are dysfunctional. Melanie harbors deep hatred toward

who took away

analyze Melanie’s mindset, “I was too compliant with Matthew. The Murphys think I took everything from them, so Melanie is aggressive toward me. They were heartless to me just now, but

to be like

him was my motherly Instinct. Let’s hope Ava will get good

and could only watch you get hurt,” Ryan continued to blame himself. He said affectionately, “Take better care of yourself next time. Do you

some stew. We wouldn’t have bumped

stayed here.”

was determined to take me. “Should I get your parents first? Then, we can find

together.”