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?

glare at me. She adjusted her skirt and sat

nonsense? Ryan's marriage

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

Of course, not.

knew this better than

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

stunned for a moment and then, glaring angrily at me, said, "Charlotte, did you say something to Grandma?

"What does this have to do with Charlotte? Don't vent your anger on my

suppress her temper even in front of Madam Shaw. "What kind of esteemed guest

hadn't said anything

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

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

and muttered, "Anyway, you're

and after concealing some emotions, looked up and said slowly, "Madam Shaw, please don't be angry with Bethany. This is my fault for being out of line." I suddenly

scene of intense