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 with

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

gave you permission to come

she was met with a cold

Jessica replied, "It's your room. Can't I come in? We used to sleep

kids!"

my gaze, silently grateful that I had

I walked towards the study. Coincidentally, Albert

hurry?

"Alright."

come or not, I

expression wasn't as severe as I

he waved kindly, "Little girl, come

what my father used to

I sat down. "Grandpa, are you feeling

which meant Grandpa

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

"I thought you might be angry with

"What have

"I didn't tell you..."

is as soft as can be. Even a rabbit, when cornered, will bite." Grandpa's

felt like

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