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Chapter 22

"What does that mean? Is he suspecting that I'm cheating on him before we're divorced? Well, he is indeed that kind of person,' I thought.

I couldn't be bothered to explain and just replied blandly, "A good friend.

"What friend?"

"Ryan." I smiled softly and said gently, "Dead people don't pry into matters."

Since he was willing to play the role of a dead ex-husband, he should be. professional about it.

Ryan nearly burst out laughing, his tongue pressed against his cheek as he chuckled. "Alright."

When we arrived at the graveyard and got out of the car, I headed straight up the stairs towards the hill. Seeing that Ryan didn't follow, I had to turn back and wait for him. As I turned around, I noticed he was carrying a basket of yellow and white chrysanthemums that he had prepared earlier, and I couldn't help but be a little taken aback.

pursed my

It's something I should do,"

up with long strides, we walked side by side towards my parents' grave. It was a good image to show my parents so that they didn't have to

I didn't spend nights crying under the covers like I did when I was a child. But now, seeing their photos on the tombstone, tears fell uncontrollably. Ryan, always aloof and reserved, surprised me by kneeling beside me. Mom, Dad, I'm sorry it took me so long to come

you

When he reached the last one, he said, "I didn't do well

in the future...

his words as he deliberately lowered his voice,

"Dad, Mom..

and countless words ultimately turned into one sentence. "I miss you

them so

a child

they died, I had no real family. Marrying Ryan, I thought I would finally have a family, but it

feeling so sad yet trying to force a smile. "Mom, Dad, I'm pregnant! It's been eight weeks already! In a few more months, the baby will be born. I don't know if it's a boy or a girl, but I'm sure

heart as I looked at the tombstone. I didn't know if they could hear

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