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."

that, I walked away with

room, I heard her speaking plaintively to Ryan, "Ryan,

permission to come

receiving Ryan's protection, she was

room. Can't I come in? We used to sleep together

kids!"

that I had already filed for

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

in a hurry? Mr. William wants to see

"Alright."

or not,

expression wasn't as severe as I

me come in, he waved

was what my father used to call

sat down.

which meant Grandpa was extremely

poured me a cup of tea himself, his small mustache trembling. "I'm fine. I just needed to teach him a lesson and

the tea and smiled, "I thought you might

chuckled, "What have you done

"I didn't tell you..."

Grandpa know you well enough? Your heart is as soft as can be. Even a rabbit, when cornered, will bite." Grandpa's words weighed

felt

emotions in check. But with Grandpa's comforting words, that tension inside me snapped.