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.

I

of the elevator arriving outside, bitterly tugging at the corners of my

rang, snapping me

very satisfied with the

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has arrived in Jelaston, and we can

clothes into the washing machine, I replied, "Have you scheduled a

all set. I'll pick you

"Okay."

I changed clothes and applied light makeup. Just as

was waiting in the lobby. "Ms. Wilson, Miss Greenwood, the owner

her, I paused for a moment upon recognizing her as Bethany's

if it was a coincidence or

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 floor?"

the group entered the office, the agent was 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 felt like a

An indescribable discomfort.

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