Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 176

I had to admit, power was really something.

With just a few words from him, I suddenly knew clearly that I couldn't escape. As long as he gave the order, bodyguards would form a human wall in front of me, making it impossible for me to move.

I pursed my lips and decided to turn around, walking past him with a cold face and heading straight back to the room. I locked the door behind me without hesitation.

Fine, he could just keep me locked up here. I had nothing to do anyway. The Frost family's residence had no shortage of food or drink, and there were people to serve me. At most, I would wait out the cooling- off period for the divorce, and then I would be free.

Our room still maintained its original state. The servants knew that Ryan didn't like anyone touching his things, so when they cleaned, they only did basic dusting and floor mopping without moving anything. My slippers, skincare products, bedside reading materials, hair ties, and various personal items were all still in their original places.

But on the bed, there were traces of someone sleeping there. It was Ryan.

I was somewhat surprised that he still lived in this room and hadn't erased the traces of my life here.

Knock! Knock!

I had just come out after showering when someone knocked on the door. I didn't move and decided to ignore it.

Shortly after, I heard Albert's voice outside the door. "Mrs. Frost."

get up to open

caught me off guard,

all the clothes Mr. Ryan changed out of are covered in blood. I just went to see, and found that his wound

Jessica persuade him." I forced myself to sound tougher. "Or let

her."

long noticed it." Albert earnestly advised, "But

sour taste in my heart. Did

seemed unrealistic, like something out

aged a lot since Grandpa left, I finally softened a little. "Alright, I'll go persuade him. Don't worry, go to bed

wife or children, only for the sake of the Frost family's affairs. Now that Grandpa was gone, Ryan was handling everything alone,

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on the door and heard a faint, steady voice

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one at first glance. I took a few steps inside before spotting him at the desk, working on business

bent over the desk with the robe taut against his back, already soaked in blood. Flipping through documents, he didn't lift his head. "Albert, I told you, you don't

his burdens, speaking softly. "He said you're bleeding, and

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look up, obsidian-like eyes locking onto me, his emotions unreadable. "No need. Despicable