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 funny. You…”

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

at that.

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

time.”

“I will try my best. Thank you for giving me a chance!”

I hadn’t made myself

I

I

force

“Chlo, you’re everything to me. I regret being indecisive. You wouldn’t have suffered with Matthew if I had been braver back then.”

Murphys are dysfunctional. Melanie harbors deep

the one who took away her

too compliant with Matthew. The Murphys think I took everything from

want to be like them.

was Innocent, and saving him was my motherly Instinct. Let’s hope Ava will get

was with you and could only watch you get hurt,” Ryan continued to blame himself. He said affectionately, “Take

because I wanted some stew. We wouldn’t have bumped

stayed here.”

me. “Should I get your parents first? Then,

together.”