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.

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

about how Charlotte grew up without parents, relying on her aunt's family? Do your know how much she was looked down upon? If she hadn't been

eyes dimmed suddenly. "She has never talked

talking about these things.

good husband for a single

found me a good wife, but I

you disappointed,

helpless, Grandpa's and Ryan's argument gradually

in my heart like a

Ultimately, it tasted bittersweet.

ends with one

the study door

leaned on the door frame as he came out. I noticed

a few days, and his

bowed, and blood still trickled

"Your injury...

a tough exterior, but seeing him like this,

lightly. His gaze softened.

a dog in

you also administer medicine to the

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