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.'

sight, Nancy rushed in

I forced a smile on

dare to do anything to me. Otherwise, he would have

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was holding Mr. Frost in his arms like that. Everyone is guessing what their relationship is. Could she really be

with a face full of despair and worry. "What if that's the case,

pointless to say anything

to it.

we even got divorced, he didn't bother hiding

feel that he was

okay. When the time

take me with you! I'll go wherever you

"Okay."

Nancy's fawning appearance, I couldn't

and did nothing. Most of

I was too busy to go downstairs for lunch. Nancy brought me a portion of beef curry. When she lifted

don't you want to eat this? I'll

she said.

is fine." I suppressed the urge

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