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..."

outside the door had

open.

interrupt Jack's words and tried to sound

wanting to hear his disappointed voice, I

I got straight to the point. "Miss Renolds, is there

was calm as she said, "You were on the

to hide it from

to address the issue directly. "What has Mrs. Renolds done to him

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Chapter 308

to him. From the time

I frowned. "It's winter!"

Renolds family's ancestral hall was extremely antiquated, with wooden windows that let in

wonder... no wonder his

said Jennifer, her tone chillingly rational, as if speaking of someone inconsequential.

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 you, it won't

to be a hidden lover," she

my gaze, smiled slightly, and then looked up at her.

during my last visit

cautiously and carefully, not daring to show even the

of it.

briefly displayed a

end, she didn't deny it, only offering a bitter smile. "Yes, but just like you, you can only be his friend, and I can only

was destined to be

be used for her or for