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."

walked away

step out of the room, I heard her speaking plaintively to Ryan, "Ryan, did you hear

permission to come

instead of receiving Ryan's protection, she was met with a cold

come in? We used to sleep together

kids!"

gaze, silently grateful that I had already filed

walked towards the study. Coincidentally, Albert met

Frost, are you in a hurry?

"Alright."

come or not, I had

wasn't as severe as

come in, he waved

what my father used to

a bit, and I sat down. "Grandpa, are

which meant Grandpa was

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

"I

chuckled, "What have you

"I didn't tell you..."

may not understand you, but doesn't Grandpa know you well enough? Your heart is as soft as can be. Even a rabbit, when cornered, will bite." Grandpa's words weighed

I felt

keeping myself distracted, managing to hold my emotions in check. But with Grandpa's comforting words, that tension inside me snapped.