Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 40- A kiss

Ryan had met his friend Adan to have a couple of drinks. He took that moment to ask about how the nvestigation was coming along.

Adan shook his ne and said, "Something feels fishy, bro. My men are good at finding out things... but

his particular case has been difficult. We haven't gotten any more news since last time."

Ryan narrowed his eyes. He recalled how Lora reacted each time he got close to her... it was almost like she was hiding something and was afraid he would find out.

He took a sip of his wine and remarked, "Keep looking. Pump in more money if possible. I want to know everything there is to know about Lora Davis."

Adan nodded, knowing this was important to his friend. He took out his phone and began to scroll through his social media when he came across a piece of news. His eyes widened in shock. "Oh shit."

Ryan glanced at him lazily and asked, "What is it? One of your women again?".

"No, man... I don't know if I should show you this," Adan remarked.

"Why? Does it have anything to do with me?" Ryan asked.

Adan glanced at Ryan and showed him his phone screen before saying, "It seems Miss L is in love."

Ryan's heart skipped a beat.

He looked at the phone and read the news. It said not only was Miss L at the peak of her career, but she was also in love.

Beneath the caption was a picture of Jason kissing Lora. From the angle at which the picture was taken, it looked like they were a very loving couple who met after a long day's work and showered each other with sweet kisses.

A strong surge of jealousy rushed through Ryan, he wound up dropping his wine glass, not caring that it shattered to pieces on the floor.

He grabbed Adan's phone and read the article. It said that Jason had proposed to date Lora and the woman readily agreed. Who wouldn't agree when the man was so upfront and open about it?

was proud of them and could show them off to

the phone and Adan said, "Whoa, easy there... that's a new phone,

Ryan cussed and ran a hand through his

filled with so many conflicting feelings that he couldn't understand. All he knew was that he wanted to break every bone

he saw that

it?" He

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forgive me, Ryan. I didn't think when I stole Lora's work. I was desperate but now, I'm willing to do anything

chat with Ivy, so he agreed to

Ivy smiled and thought. I knew

the media and the day of our engagement ceremony is

heard Ivy's words. He thought about how Lora had just agreed to date Jason and his heart clenched

do you really love that man?' Ryan mused in his

I visit your family before

but he was in no mood to discuss

"1

of the scandal. Our engagement ceremony will be

thoughts. He couldn't shake

jealousy burning in his chest was so fierce that it could start a forest fire.

the club.

to Lora's apartment building. Lora had filled in her personal details when they had a partnership and Ryan had a photographic memory... he could still remember her address. He took

Lora had just put the kids to sleep when she received a call from

like a debt collector and she sighed. Rolling her eyes, she answered, "Hello, Mr. Kingsley, why are you calling me at this time

I'll come up," Ryan ordered and

rolled her eyes. What did Ryan

knew without a doubt that Ryan would follow through with his threat and come

face devoid of any emotion. When he saw her, he began