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."

designs that were market-worthy, she could still create something that she would wear for her engagement. She wanted to surprise Ryan and possibly make

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

two doing here?' She thought in

looking at Lora and Jason too. It

Ivy clench the arm of her wheelchair tightly. 'I'll never let you

It's Lora and Jason! Let's go

"Lora, good to see you here. I didn't expect to see you and your boyfriend shopping

Ivy 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

you? After all, our fathers are close friends. I expect you to come and support me and maybe you can be my bridesmaid on my wedding," Ivy

do with him. As she was about to refuse Ivy's invitation, Jason's voice beat her to

will be sure to attend

his stomach churned from

jealousy in Ryan's

satisfaction. He wrapped an arm around Lora's waist before pecking her cheek and saying, "I'm sorry I accepted on your behalf, my love but it's not bad for

accepting. By the way, did you two really come to

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

seeing that she took time to design jewelry

looked at Ryan and saw his angry

Jason so much. I'm sure you two will get

Ryan glared

awesome, I hope we get an invitation to your

Ivy and her schemes. She didn't want to continue

"I'll come with you-"