Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You

Chapter 2085

“My strictness was born of high hopes, not harshness.

” Norton’s voice softened, his eyes moistening.

“Over the last twenty years, you’ve not only succeeded me at the helm of Payne Group, but you’ve also risen to be a leading figure in Stastle.

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Nathan exhaled slowly, his tone steady.

“What are you trying to tell me? Is this a walk down memory lane?”

Norton exhaled deeply.

“You’ve grown strong, making decisions on your own, no longer heeding my words.

I sent Kern to fetch you, yet you did not return.

Without feigning illness, how else could I have brought you back?”

Feeling unfairly accused, Nathan responded, “My respect for you is immense, yet I have my limits.

You know me well; I will not stand by while those I cherish are harmed.

I’ll confront anyone who poses a risk, regardless of who they are.

Ronan has been imprisoned for just two days, suffering minimally, yet you’re so troubled.

You used the truth about my parents’ car accident to manipulate me into releasing Ronan, even feigning illness to have me return.

that you deeply care

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found himself at a loss

Nathan through the

“Nathan, I’m aging.

you

grandchildren met tragic

of you and Ronan clashing over the

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spoke, Norton reached out to Nathan,

recoiled, avoiding his

withdrew his hand and shifted the conversation to a more

about your parents accident, but only if you agree to release Mylo and Ronan from

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paused momentarily before

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Norton was momentarily surprised.

had prepared numerous justifications, yet Nathan’s swift agreement caught him

washed over Norton, though a flicker of

for the accident was a comrade from the army who once

repercussions by

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deepened, distrusting the

was that? Do I know him? You dislike being

of anyone who saved your

weight of a life-saving

have been silence for such a long

Norton’s