Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 557

Later that evening, before Frank returned, my phone suddenly pinged with a couple of messages. *Charlotte, are you really not considering my suggestion?"

"Don't make things difficult for Frank. He won't be able to get the antidote. Aren't you afraid he might get into trouble?"

My fingers tightened around the phone, so much that my fingertips lost their color and my face turned pale.

My heart ached.

I couldn't help but marvel at how well Jack knew me after all these years. He truly was a good friend.

He knew how to get to me.

I didn't even dare to imagine what I would do if something happened to Frank...

And what about the baby?

would

Could it be that my issues cost Frank his life?

I felt a chill spread through me, staring blankly at Grandma, who was unconscious. I hadn't noticed when my face had become wet with tears. "Charlotte, I'm back..."

Frank entered and, noticing my tears, frowned and wiped them away. "Why are you crying?"

"Frank..."

I sniffled, only able to call out his name before hugging him and sobbing uncontrollably.

so

softly asked, "Did

shook my head

"Then..."

lying nearby. His voice became deep. "Did Jack say

stunned

always known he was smart, but I didn't expect him to be able to see

sat down, leaning forward slightly to meet my gaze. "Charlotte,

taken aback. "What

bad,

eyes fixed

or in

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heart, our relationship is only meant for when we're in

denied it, speaking earnestly. "It's

that?" he asked. "Then what does your hesitation just

1. 1.

took a deep breath, trying to communicate my thoughts in his style.

I promise you, nothing will happen to

tears from the corner of my eye with his fingertip and spoke gently. "Why are you still like a crybaby from when we were kids? I really can't

he spoke, he held out his wrist to

a reproachful

"Alright, alright, you're not."