Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 308

Any irrational actions would come with a price for him.

The Shaw family was too difficult to deal with. I didn't want to drag him into the mess.

He paused for a moment. "That's good."

His voice was as gentle as ever, yet it seemed to carry a hint of disappointment.

Before the call ended, a mature and composed woman suddenly appeared at the door of my office.

I tensed up, nodded in her direction, and continued to listen to Jack's voice on the phone. "Charlotte, someday I'll be able to protect you really well."

It sounded like a vow, like a promise.

It was so sincere it was almost too much, like he was about to lay his heart out for me

to see.

If it weren't for the woman standing right in front of me, I might have been moved at that

moment.

But there were no "ifs."

I remained silent for a moment before gently speaking. "Jack, I will become stronger gradually. One day, no one will be able to bully me."

He seemed to sense the underlying meaning in my words. "Charlotte..."

the door had grown impatient and

open.

to sound casual. "A client has

disappointed voice,

got straight to the point. "Miss Renolds, is there something you need from

as she said, "You were on the phone with Jack

to hide

to address the issue directly. "What has Mrs.

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dares to do anything to him. From the time you were in trouble yesterday until

I frowned. "It's winter!"

was extremely antiquated, with

wonder... no wonder his voice

is the price he must pay for liking you," said Jennifer, her tone chillingly rational, as if speaking of someone inconsequential. "If you can't

fellow woman, I don't wish to say anything harsh to you. But you won't be allowed to enter the Renolds family's door. No matter how much he likes

to be a

then looked up at her. "You've liked him for many

sensed it during my last visit to the Renolds

carefully, not daring to show

of it.

face briefly displayed a rare

it, only offering a bitter smile. "Yes, but just like you, you can only be his friend, and I can

destined to be used for exchanging

used for