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.

the same roof, we

hearing this, Ryan's movements paused, his grip on my back loosening slightly as he rested his forehead against mine, his gaze intense. "Just trust me, trust me one

I trust you with? Trust that

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 given a chance. His eyes were filled with regret and helplessness as he hesitated before speaking. "I

Knock, knock-

leaning against was suddenly knocked on. "Who's

stern and different from his usual nonchalant

Bethany. If

Bethany would surely find a way to

these issues after the divorce. I pushed Ryan urgently, but he remained unmoved, lowering his voice to

him. "Let go of me If

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Chapter 285

Bethany will be ruined..."

the force holding me was suddenly

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