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.

tone. I realized I was too light–hearted and even disrespectful. I composed myself and said thoughtfully, “I know you’re serious and will do an excellent

at that.

me well and

time.”

Ryan looked determined. “I will try my best. Thank you for giving

mean to start a relationship with Ryan but rather to try and get closer. It seemed like I hadn’t made myself clear. I would try it since I couldn’t take back what I had said. I

I

I

not force anything,

his grip again like he feared I might take back my words. “Chlo, you’re everything to me. I regret being indecisive. You wouldn’t have suffered with

“This is my fate. The Murphys are dysfunctional. Melanie harbors deep hatred toward me.

took away

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

to be

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

get hurt,” Ryan continued to blame himself. He said affectionately, “Take better care of yourself next time. Do you still want stew? Let me take you.”

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

stayed here.”

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

together.”