Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 225

Looking at him in that state, a complicated emotion welled up within me.

Suddenly, I understood the meaning behind the saying, "Late passion is worth nothing."

I pursed my lips. "It's up to you if you believe it or not."

With that, without casting another glance at him, I walked away. I wasn't sure if it was because I didn't want to look or didn't dare to.

Whatever he thought, it didn't matter that much to me anymore.

I just wanted to live my own life well.

That was all.

Unfortunately... I forgot, many things were simply beyond my control.

Just as I reached the hotel lobby, I ran straight into Simone.

It was strange. I didn't have much goodwill toward Bethany, but I felt no aversion toward her parents. In fact, I found them quite friendly.

Our eyes met, and I smiled at Simone. However, her face remained expressionless as she scrutinized me again, even more nakedly than she had at the banquet hall.

Simone, I'll be

gaze was distant. "We are not acquainted. You

my palm with my fingernails, feeling somewhat uneasy. I hastily replied, "Okay,

moment. It

"Okay."

found myself unable

behalf of Bethany, and I could guess what she wanted

say.

have coldly rejected her and walked away, but... for some reason, I wanted to

softened slightly. "I heard that you and Ryan have been delaying the divorce proceedings. You

words mirrored my thoughts perfectly.

could finish, she interrupted with resignation, "Actually, I wanted to apologize on behalf of Bethany. She's been spoiled since childhood. Whatever she wants, she must have.

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"It's okay. Regardless the appearance of

good." Simone seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. Seeing that I was about to leave, she asked, "You and Frank, you're

"Yes," I replied.

she asked tentatively, "Do you... have any

truthfully, "No. Frank and I have only met a few times. We're not even that familiar. Besides, I

good that you

would never allow him to marry a divorced woman. It's best that you