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.”

you’re too

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

at that.

you treat me well

time.”

“I will try my best. Thank you for giving

to try and get closer. It seemed like I hadn’t made myself clear. I would

I

I

not force anything,

me. I regret being indecisive. You

dysfunctional. Melanie harbors deep hatred toward me. To her,

who took away her

with Matthew. The Murphys think I took everything from them, so Melanie is aggressive toward me. They were heartless to me

to be like them.

was Innocent, and saving him was my motherly Instinct.

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

some stew. We wouldn’t have bumped into them if I

stayed here.”

determined to take me. “Should I get your parents first? Then, we can find a nearby stew place.

together.”