Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 91

I smiled faintly. "As long as you're not like that, it's fine.

A hint of hurt flashed across his expression. "Am I really that bad in your eyes?"

"It could be worse. Those who abuse, do drugs, gamble-they're much worse than you."

"Charlotte," he said, his face darkening. Just as he was about to speak, there was a knock on the door.

Accompanied by Jessica's clear voice, "Ryan, I'm coming in."

Before anyone could respond, the door clicked open and she walked in.

"Ryan, I'm here to help you with..."

Her voice trailed off as soon as she saw me, her smile freezing on her face.

I spoke calmly, "I'll leave first."

"Charlotte."

Jessica spoke with an air of cordiality, "Since we're getting divorced, we should maintain that appearance. Don't misunderstand, I'm just worried that malicious gossip might tarnish your reputation." "You're announcing our divorce personally before the state even issues us the divorce certificate?"

I couldn't resist adding casually, "My reputation, no matter how bad, still isn't on par with yours."

I walked away with

her speaking plaintively to Ryan, "Ryan, did you hear what she

permission to

receiving Ryan's protection, she was met with a

come in? We used to sleep together

kids!"

grateful that I had already filed

banter, I walked towards the study. Coincidentally, Albert met me

Frost, are you in a hurry? Mr.

"Alright."

had come or not,

severe as I

me come in, he waved kindly, "Little girl, come

father used to call

eyes welled up a bit, and I sat down. "Grandpa, are you feeling

were severe, which meant

a cup of tea himself, his small mustache trembling. "I'm fine. I just needed to teach him a lesson and let Jessica know where she stands." "Sorry to have

smiled, "I thought you might be

have you done

"I didn't tell you..."

well enough? Your heart is as soft as

I felt

I've been keeping myself distracted, managing to hold my emotions in check. But with Grandpa's comforting words, that tension inside me snapped. Grandpa patted my hand gently. "Silly girl, are