Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

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?

at me. She adjusted her

such nonsense? Ryan's marriage had long since

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

Of course, not.

knew this

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 raised you to be so shameless? If you say even one more word like this in public, the Shaw family will

was stunned for a moment and then, glaring angrily at me, said, "Charlotte, did you say

"What does this have to do with Charlotte? Don't vent

mother, couldn't suppress her temper even in front of Madam Shaw. "What kind of esteemed guest is she? Don't you know her ex..." The words stopped

realized that I hadn't

only knew about the planned engagement and had someone investigate the matter. But she hadn't discovered anything

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Shaw examined Bethany, still fuming, "Has your mother spoiled you so much that you

words and muttered, "Anyway, you're just like Franky, always

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

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