Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 29

"My back hurts so much..." She nestled in Ryan's arms, crying as she complained, "I just asked about her progress at work, and she pushed. me... Ryan, can't you just let her be the director? Everyone else supports her too. I really don't want to work in this kind of environment anymore."

Listening to her, I couldn't help but admire her skill at making up lies. I almost burst out laughing, but then I met Ryan's scrutinizing gaze.

"Is that so?" His voice was icy, sending a chill down my spine.

I chuckled self-deprecatingly. "If I say it's not true, would you believe me?"

"Ryan..."

Jessica's eyes welled up with tears, her delicate fingers tugging at his collar. This suit was one I personally designed and tailored for him. It was a gift I gave him for Valentine's Day this year.

He didn't answer my question. Instead, he just lowered his gaze to the woman in his arms, furrowing his brow. He seemed impatient but concerned as he said, "You're not a child. Crying like this after a fall? Let me take you to the hospital."

Then he left in large strides, as if afraid that something might happen to the woman he cared about, leaving behind only a cold silhouette.

I took a deep breath, trying to keep my eyes dry and devoid of emotion.

'Charlotte, what are you disappointed about? He's just your ex-husband

now.'

they were out of sight, Nancy

forced a smile on my

to me. Otherwise, he would have to answer to

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direction Ryan and Jessica had left, then turned back to me. "Mr. Frost was holding Mr. Frost in his arms like that. Everyone is guessing what their relationship is. Could she really

despair and worry. "What if that's the case, Charlotte? You and her don't get along.

pointless to say anything else. I was already

to it.

apart from Jane and Gary, no one in the company knew about our relationship. Now, before we even got divorced, he didn't bother hiding his relationship wit Jessica. Then why did he hold me last night, saying that he never intended for things to turn

feel

lightly. "It's okay. When

you!

"Okay."

Nancy's fawning appearance, I

titleholder and did nothing. Most of the director's

Nancy brought me a portion of beef curry. When she lifted the lid, a wave of

to eat this? I'll go buy

she said.

fine." I suppressed the urge to

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because of aggravated morning