Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 285

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Whether it was the announcement of the marriage or the notice of divorce, I complied without a hitch. I thought that would be the end of it, that we would each go our separate ways.

But I didn't expect that even my mere presence would be intolerable to them.

Ryan held me tightly, as if trying to meld me into his bones and flesh, his voice low and soothing. "No! Charlotte, that's not what I meant. Don't be so upset."

"Then what do you mean?"

I struggled to control my trembling body, speaking with biting sarcasm. "Are you saying you never thought about marrying her? Are you saying that sending me abroad was all for my sake?" What about the shot fired at me, or his defense of Bethany in front of Madam Shaw? What did those. count for? A joke? Or was it that I deserved it?

I wouldn't believe it again, and I didn't dare to.

The harsh words from Bethany and her mother, though stinging, contained truth-I was never in the same. world as Ryan.

Once, because of Grandpa, I had briefly aligned myself in his direction, but it was nothing more than an illusory mirage.

same roof, we

his grip on my back loosening slightly as he rested

I met his gaze/ "What should I trust you with? Trust that after three years of marriage, you didn't

the day we went to get the divorce certificate was like a thorn, constantly piercing my heart. It wasn't about myself-it was about that child who was never

Knock, knock-

was leaning against was suddenly knocked on. "Who's

sounded stern and

Shaw family's territory, and Frank was familiar with Bethany. If he found out, he might

Bethany would surely find a way to cause more trouble for

urgently, but he remained unmoved, lowering his voice

was seething with anger, glaring at him. "Let go of me

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Chapter 285

Bethany will be ruined..."

I could finish, the force holding me was suddenly

eager to make promises to me; in this second, he was afraid his fiancee would