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..."

woman outside the door had grown

open.

and tried to sound casual. "A client has arrived, so I've got to

disappointed voice, I hung up

point. "Miss Renolds, is there something you

as she said, "You were on the phone with Jack just now, weren't

manage to hide

"What

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my mother. It was my grandmother. My mother no longer dares to do anything to him. From the time you were in trouble yesterday until

I frowned. "It's winter!"

hall was extremely antiquated, with wooden windows that let in

wonder... no wonder his voice was shaking just

he must pay for liking you," said Jennifer, her tone chillingly rational, as if speaking of someone inconsequential.

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

you're willing to be a hidden lover," she

smiled slightly, and then looked up

during my last visit to

Jack cautiously and carefully, not daring to show even

of it.

displayed

but just like you,

destined to be

for her or for