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 firm

room, I heard her speaking plaintively to Ryan, "Ryan, did you hear what

permission

Ryan's protection, she was met with a cold

I come in? We used to sleep together when

kids!"

that I had already filed for

towards the study. Coincidentally, Albert met me

in a hurry? Mr. William

"Alright."

come or not, I had to see

expression wasn't as severe as I

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

my father used to call

sat down. "Grandpa, are

were severe, which meant Grandpa

needed to teach

took the tea and smiled, "I thought

have

"I didn't tell you..."

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 heavily on my

felt

check. But with Grandpa's comforting words, that tension inside me snapped. Grandpa patted my hand gently. "Silly girl, are you