Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 208

It could be said that since grandpa's passing, Lauren had probably become the only warmth he could find in familial bonds. But now... if what Jessica sald was true, then his concept of family affection would be completely shattered. Emotions that had persisted for a decade or two would all be

shattered together. Growing up in an unsatisfactory original family, experiencing this again could be another heavy blow.

However, I did not agree with Albert's approach. Some things were better to be faced with immediate pain rather than prolonged agony. I stared firmly at Ryan. "Would you believe what I say?" His voice was gentle. "Yes."

He must have thought about it for a long time before deciding to ask me, so his answer was not hesitant.

Now that I had no more reservations, I picked up the coffee and took a sip. "If I were to say... the words I said in the hospital room that day..."

"Ryan!"

The office door suddenly swung open without warning, accompanied by a crisp female voice that forcefully interrupted my words.

In the next moment, Bethany walked in wearing a limited edition outfit and white high-heeled boots. Her delicate face displayed a lively and cute smile. "I've brought the contract over for you!"

At first glance, she seemed like a daughter raised with love and money, confident and assertive.

However, the smile on her face froze for a moment upon seeing me inside the office. She looked at Ryan and asked tenderly, "Ryan, who is she?"

frowned and introduced softly, "My

with delicate fingers, she pointed at me. "Isn't your wife the woman from the trending

towards me

"That's my stepmother's daughter."

this sentence as if it

cursed, "Damn

her, extending

the contract to him. She then bounced over to sit beside him, "Ryan, I heard you're getting divorced. Is your relationship with her really that bad?" Ryan stood up to avoid her and responded

giving her a polite dismissal, but she was bold

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comments and a quick review of the contract, Ryan called Gary in and handed the contract to him. "Take

up angrily. "The more you do this, the more I want

a huff, glaring at me fiercely

could imagine how indulged she must be in the

to behave in front of others, but Bethany didn't even bother, just focusing on expressing

was probably the confidence that family

would