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

sound of the elevator arriving outside,

snapping me out of my

remember the office we were very satisfied with the other day?

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Chapter 237

in Jelaston,

machine, I replied,

set. I'll pick

"Okay."

Just as I was about to go downstairs, Jane's Audi pulled into the

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

saw her, I paused for a moment upon

was a

But it felt uneasy.

Shaw was dressed elegantly, carrying a rare Hermès bag, and upon seeing me, she showed no surprise, her attitude distant

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 slap

An indescribable discomfort.

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