Chapter 237

Immediately, the house fell into a silence so profound you could hear a pin drop.

Ryan's obsidian-like eyes stared at me unblinkingly, churning with

unresolved emotions.

The indifferent demeanor he once had towards everything seemed

unsustainable now.

The atmosphere became tense and oppressive.

After what seemed like an eternity, he slowly got up, meticulously folding the blanket, grabbing the coat on the single sofa, draping it over his elbow, his voice low. "Sorry for disturbing you last night, I'll leave now."

Unconsciously, I picked at my fingers and asked again, "The divorce

certificate..."

"Let's talk about it later."

Avoiding my gaze, Ryan's long lashes partially concealed his emotions. Gary just called, you heard it too. I need to rush back to the company for a meeting."

With those words, almost without giving me a chance to respond, he strode away with his long legs.

if afraid I

at the floor, faintly hearing the sound of the elevator arriving outside,

rang, snapping me out of

sounded upbeat. "Charlotte, do you remember the office we were very

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Chapter 237

has arrived in Jelaston, and we can

washing machine, I replied, "Have you scheduled a

I'll pick you up on

"Okay."

and applied light makeup. Just as I was

the agent was waiting in the lobby. "Ms. Wilson, Miss Greenwood, the owner will be here soon. Shall we wait for her before

I paused for a moment upon recognizing

if it was a coincidence or something

But it felt uneasy.

Hermès bag, and upon seeing me, she showed no surprise, her attitude distant and cold. "You're the one interested in renting the 16th

enthusiastically introducing the place when Mrs. Shaw interjected indifferently. "No need for introductions. I know who she is better than you do." With just a simple sentence, she didn't use any harsh words, yet it

An indescribable discomfort.

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