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

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 strong and independent, who

suddenly. "She has never talked to me about these

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

been a good husband for

found me a good wife, but I disappointed

me you disappointed,

Ryan's argument

words from Ryan echoed in my heart like a revolving

Ultimately, it tasted bittersweet.

every peaceful separation ends with one party

study

frame as he came out. I noticed that he seemed slimmer after not seeing him

a few days, and his features were

usually rigid posture was slightly bowed, and blood still trickled

"Your injury...

to maintain a tough exterior, but seeing

chuckled lightly. His gaze softened. "Concerned

"If a dog in the yard were injured, I'd ask about it

also administer medicine

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