Her Return, His Regret by Natie

"Ryan, thank you for doing this with me," Ivy remarked as Ryan pushed her wheelchair into a gemstone boutique. "I thought you were being forced to marry me but seeing you accompany me here gives me hope.'

"Can you do your business fast, I have things to do," Ryan replied, his jaw tight.

He wanted to be anywhere but there... shopping for rare stones that would be used for their engagement jewelry with Ivy made him feel empty.

Why was he even doing this? Was it worth it?

Was this really the solution?

Did he want to marry Ivy and live in a loveless marriage again?

Would he be able to forget about Ivy's real face? To be honest, when she stole Lora's work and accused Lora of plagiarism, Ivy lost her image in Ryan's eyes.

She might have gotten hurt while saving him, but was marrying her really the best way to repay her for her legs?

"Ryan, what do you think of this rare pink stone? I think it would look good on my engagement ring," Ivy's voice brought Ryan back to the present.

He lazily glanced at the stone glittering under soft lighting and nodded. "It's ok."

Ivy bit her lower up, stopping herself from throwing a tantrum. She could tell that Ryan was only there physically, his mind, soul and heart were somewhere else.

He showed no interest in their engagement ceremony. It was like he wasn't a part of it.

Forcing a smile, she said, "I'll pick this one and I'll choose a blue one for you. I want our engagement rings to be unique. I'll design them myself."

could still create something that she would wear for her engagement. She wanted

the thought but her smile faltered when she saw Lora and Jason at the other

two doing here?' She thought

looked up at Ryan and sure enough, she found him looking at Lora and Jason too. It seemed he had just noticed

on his face made Ivy clench the arm of her wheelchair tightly. 'I'll never let you reunite

Ryan! It's Lora and

and your boyfriend shopping for rare stones like Ryan and I. Are you trying to get rare stones

didn't wait for Lora's response. She grabbed Ryan's hand and uttered, "Ryan and I had finally set a date for the engagement ceremony. We are here to get materials for our engagement rings." Lora rolled her eyes.

friends. I expect you to

to do with him. As she

attend as a couple," Jason

tightened and his stomach churned from

jealousy in Ryan's

cheek and saying, "I'm sorry I accepted on your

and uttered, "Thank you for accepting. By the way, did you two really come to get rare

and looked at Lora before replying, "No... I'm here to choose a rare stone for my piece of male jewelry that Miss L designed specifically for me."

was serious about Jason seeing that she took time

and saw his angry face, anger flashed through her

you, Lora. You must love Jason so much. I'm sure you two will get engaged soon, am I right?" Jason nodded and replied, "Of course. I plan

around them turned colder than a block of ice as Ryan glared at Jason like he

hope we get an invitation to your events too,"

to continue conversing with

"I'll come with you-"