Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 44- Found a way

Chapter 44- Found a way

Ryan stepped into the private room at the restaurant and frowned at the unexpected crowd seated around the table.

He glanced at his father, Miles Kingsley, with a questioning gaze. "What's this, Dad? You said you wanted to meet me for lunch to discuss something. What's with the crowd?"

Miles stared at his son and pointed at the seat opposite him. He replied, "Take a seat son. We are all here to discuss your engagement ceremony with Ivy."

Ryan clenched his hands into fists and his jaw clenched as anger bubbled up within him. It seemed his father had tricked him into a meeting with the least people he wanted to see. Ivy sat next to the empty chair that was meant for Ryan while his stepmother and stepsister sat next to his father.

He furrowed his eyebrows and said firmly. "I can't discuss the ceremony without my grandfather." Hearing that, Miles couldn't help but get angry. He looked like a pressure cooker that was about to explode as he questioned, "Son, do you undermine my authority because my father didn't give me the company to run? You might be his successor but I'm your father! You must obey me!"

Ryan glanced at his father and replied coldly, "I undermine you because of the witch you brought into our lives. I'm sorry, Dad. But as long as you have that woman whispering in your ears, there's nothing that you can say to change our relationship." "Ryan! Your grandfather spoiled you a lot! Celeste is my wife and you will respect her!" Miles hissed.

Ryan glared at his father and left the room without sparing Ivy a glance. When Ivy saw Ryan leaving, panic crept into her.

She wheeled herself after him, calling, "Ryan, wait!"

Celeste placed her hand on Miles' arm before saying, "I'm sorry I

to him. He used to be such a good kid when his mother

smiled at Miles and remarked, "Don't blame yourself, Darling. I'm so sorry you don't get along with your only son...

listen to me... it's like I'm useless to him." Celeste stroked Miles' arm and comforted, "Don't feel sad, Darling. I'm sure Ryan will come around." Meanwhile, Ivy kept going

out to him again, "Ryan,

to discuss the engagement? I told you it was postponed but you went behind my back and

have time to tell you. I actually thought it was you who arranged the meeting since I had asked

tears.

his eyebrows creasing... she seemed to be the same woman he had known all this while. Innocent, kind and sensible.

Lora's work, his trust for her crumbled

that Ryan didn't say anything, Ivy added, "You have to believe me, Ryan. I had no idea your father had planned

Ryan's stepmother and asked her to convince his father for this meeting. After Lora offered to find an expert doctor to treat her legs, Ivy

to marry Ryan as soon as possible. Before he realised who

huge benefits if they urged Ryan to quickly hold

"I was just so happy that your father contacted me. It showed that he supported our relationship despite me being stuck in this wheelchair, so I didn't hesitate and agreed to meet him." Ryan froze at Ivy's words. He gulped, trying to swallow the lump of guilt that was lodged in his

you nowadays, Ivy. I can't tell when you're telling the truth or when

I don't like it when you're angry at me..." Ivy responded, squeezing