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.

afraid I would refuse

down at the floor, faintly hearing the sound of the

rang, snapping

office we were very

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Chapter 237

Jelaston, and we can meet face-to-face

I remember." As I tossed clothes into the washing machine, I replied,

I'll pick you

"Okay."

clothes and applied light makeup. Just as I was about

"Ms. Wilson, Miss Greenwood, the owner will be here soon. Shall we wait for her

I saw her, I paused for a moment upon recognizing her

it was a coincidence

But it felt uneasy.

a rare Hermès bag, and upon seeing me, she showed no surprise, her attitude distant

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 slap across my

An indescribable discomfort.

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