Chapter 234

"He is Jessica's ex-husband." Ryan understood what I meant and explained softly, "This time, it's time for her to learn her lesson."

At his words, I understood.

Previously, due to my grandpa's dislike, Jessica had relied on

brazenness to attend family banquets at the Frost family's old mansion, so I had never met Jessica's ex-husband.

Now, treating her the way she treated others, even if it caused a scene, others would only think they were having a lover's spat.

I believed in the principle of not offending others unless provoked, but if she wished me dead, I wouldn't show mercy either. Seeing me lost in thought, Ryan rubbed my head gently. "Are you hurt?"

I shook my head. "No."

Thinking back to the scene in the room, I still felt a lingering fear, and my hands were trembling slightly.

Ryan's eyes darkened, and unexpectedly, I sensed a tinge of concern from him.

He patiently held me, gently rubbing my back, softly reassuring, "It's okay now. You're safe, I'm here."

After a while, I finally calmed down, feeling some strength returning to my body, and moved to a nearby seat.

Somewhat surprised, I spoke up, "You actually believed me."

I didn't expected that.

man threw

again, just like

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Ryan asked, "When have I not

*Jack"

"He's different "

saying that, and

Jelaston Summit, surprisingly, he had no intention of leaving. Instead, he accompanied me upstairs

"Ryan, this

look pale." Ryan sighed helplessly. "I'll leave once

and didn't refuse further, heading straight to the

replaying in my mind. Eventually, I shook my head

I was home.

No outsiders were here.

worried voice came

Charlotte?"

sniffed and opened the

voice was gentle. "I was worried about

"I'm fine."

picked up the hairdryer and started drying

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the drugs, combined with

hand suddenly fell on top of my head, took the hairdryer from my hand, and awkwardly began to dry my hair

slightly raised over the noise of

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