Chapter 88

Although I hadn't considered continuing this marriage with Ryan.

Hearing Grandpa's resolute defense, my heart warmed.

Ryan pursed his lips. "I have disappointed Charlotte, but I never intended to marry another."

you completely

"Never intended? If you never intended, why did Charlotte divorce you? Wasn't it because you broke her heart?" Grandpa didn't believe a single word.

Supporting himself on the edge of the ebony table, Ryan slowly stood up. "I truly never intended to. But I can't ignore Jessica either, especially since she's pregnant."

"You're quite the humanitarian!" Grandpa threw a teacup at him.

He didn't dodge it, taking the hit squarely on his forehead, which soon began to bleed. Despite this, his expression remained unchanged as he earnestly said, "I promised Aunt Wen that I would take care of her.

"What about Charlotte? There are strong rumors in the company that you brought Jessica closer, making everyone see Charlotte as the homewrecker. Do you think that's fair to her?"

"She... is much stronger and independent. She won't easily be influenced by others, much less care about baseless gossip."

I never expected to be praised by Ryan under these circumstances. His praise left a bitter taste in my

heart.

naturally strong and independent; I had once been like a flower in a greenhouse. Only through sheer effort did I grow into a resilient weed. Now, it seemed like this was becoming the reason he

she hadn't been strong and independent, who could she rely on?" Grandpa sighed, frustrated. "Do you think she could rely on

dimmed suddenly. "She has never talked to me

you're not worthy of her talking about these things. Ask yourself with a clear conscience:

good husband for a single

his lips. "You found me a good wife, but

you disappointed, it's

helpless, Grandpa's and Ryan's argument gradually

last words from Ryan echoed in my heart

Ultimately, it tasted bittersweet.

separation ends with one party receiving the

study

he came out. I noticed

days, and his

usually rigid posture was slightly bowed, and

"Your injury...

tough exterior, but seeing him like

chuckled lightly. His gaze

openly. "If a dog in the yard were

also administer

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