Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 247

I couldn't deny that these words were quite touching.

Touching enough that for a moment, I almost wanted to forget all the past grievances, yet I still found it difficult to let go.

Some things have long been etched deep in my heart, leaving a profound rift.

It's like how, in the past, even if he stayed out all night, I would never suspect anything, only empathize with his sacrifices for the Frost family. But now, with everything that has happened, I can't trust anymore, nor can I love without reservations, consequences be damned.

I would start to hold back, be guarded, suspicious, sensitive, and restless.

Even if we reconciled, if things continued like this for long, they would eventually break apart. So, it was better to cut losses now.

"Ryan, let's stop talking about this. Let's both be rational."

"I know you don't believe me, but I will do it." Ryan's tone was as solemn as making a

VOW.

I lowered my gaze slightly and handed another document to him, changing the subject. "You should look at this first. I'll go find a nurse to take your temperature again.”

"Gary." He raised his voice and instructed, "Get a tube of bruise ointment from the

nurse."

Gary quickly left.

"I thought you already changed the dressing?"

ointment wasn't something he

lower back with a slight force.

"Ouch!"

"You know I'm hurt, yet

Gary

looked at me calmly.

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can apply it

the back of your head

protest, he took the ointment and lifted a corner of my clothes, gently applying it. "It's already bruised. Why didn't you say anything?

just a minor

ointment mingled with bitter memories. I suppressed my emotions and said as if it were something I was used to, "I've lived like this for the past three years." Ryan was never difficult to handle, and

even insisted on

only complain about his hand hurting

that I realized he had a

stared at me straight in the eyes. "I

been unconscious for two nights and still hadn't

for a neat freak like

head. "The doctor said your wounds shouldn't

chest and arm, with a few scrapes on

his lips, hinting expectantly: "But I'm uncomfortable,

his address anymore. I simply said, "Why

to discuss important matters for the company with Ryan the next

Gary refused, laughing in a way that was