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

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

permission to come

protection, she was met with a

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

kids!"

that I

I walked towards the study. Coincidentally,

are you in a hurry? Mr. William wants to

"Alright."

had come or not, I had to see

expression wasn't as severe as I

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

was what my father used to

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

which

"I'm fine. I just needed to teach him a lesson and let Jessica know

"I thought you might be angry with

"What have you

"I didn't tell you..."

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

I felt like

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

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