Chapter 281

No one expected that, despite Madam Shaw's kind and benevolent appearance, her first response to Ryan would be so sharp.

I struggled to hold back my smile with great effort.

Yet, it seemed that I was the only one who could find any amusement in this situation.

The atmosphere was awkward and tense.

The real embarrassment wasn't the comment itself but the fact that I, the ex-wife, was right there.

I lowered my head slightly and looked out the window, trying to minimize my presence.

The snow outside, not yet melted, dazzled and made it hard to see.

I felt a gaze fixed on me and then heard Ryan's deep and calm voice. "Yes, recently divorced."

Madam Shaw glanced at Bethany, her expression growing colder. I've also heard that you played a part in

it?

a subtle glare at me. She adjusted her skirt and sat next to Madam Shaw, shaking her

told you such nonsense? Ryan's marriage had long since fallen apart... I

question." Madam Shaw shot her a cold look. "On the day you announced your

Of course, not.

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they didn't have the divorce certificate at that time, but the fact that Ryan divorced for me shows that he likes me more than... "Shut up!" Madam Shaw shouted angrily, her face flushing with rage. "Who

then, glaring angrily at me, said, "Charlotte, did you say something to Grandma?

her brows. "What does this have to do with

her mother, couldn't suppress her temper even in front of Madam Shaw. "What kind of esteemed

realized that I hadn't

knew about the planned engagement and had someone investigate the matter. But she

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Bethany, still fuming, "Has your mother spoiled you so much that you can't stop

Bethany swallowed her words and muttered, "Anyway, you're just

concealing some emotions, looked up and said slowly, "Madam Shaw, please don't be angry with Bethany. This is my fault

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