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 firm

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

you permission

of receiving Ryan's protection, she

come in? We used to sleep

kids!"

lowered my gaze, silently grateful that

the study. Coincidentally,

Frost, are you in a hurry? Mr. William

"Alright."

Albert had come or not, I had to see

expression wasn't as severe as

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

was what my father

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

injuries were severe, which

I just needed to teach him a

smiled, "I thought you might be angry with

"What have you

"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

I felt

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

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