Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 149~ A promise

Jason stepped into the private room and found Ryan seated at the table. He was in casual clothes and his slightly pale face was illuminated by the soft glow from the chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

"Is it ok for you to be out like this?" Jason asked as he took a seat.

It was a bit awkward to meet Ryan like this. They had never had a decent conversation and with what happened with Lora, the air around them was a bit tense.

"It's ok... but I can't be out for long hours. I'm more likely to get sick if I receive many visitors but being in the open like this is ok," Ryan responded.

Jason's eyebrows furrowed and a complicated feeling coursed through him. He glanced at Ryan and asked, "Why did you want to meet me?"

Ryan suddenly smirked and asked, "Can't I ask to meet my little brother?"

Jason scoffed. He replied, "We both know we are not that close."

An awkward silence fell between them.

After a few seconds, Ryan reached for a file that was on his lap. He placed it on the table and pushed it towards Jason.

Jason glanced at the file, confusion flickering through his eyes. He looked at Ryan and asked, "What is this?"

cleared his throat and his expression suddenly turned serious. He looked into Jason's eyes

furrowed his eyebrows

know I'll not make it. Finding another donor is a long shot. I want to know that Lora and my children will be loved and protected when I'm no longer

wasn't there for them... I think you're someone they can rely on." Ryan gulped, his throat burning from the painful words. "I want you to

don't think she would be happy that

I have to be realistic too," Ryan said. His heart tightened in his chest as he added, "I have to accept that I'm not meant to grow old with Lora. No matter how much I love her... my journey

closer to

reluctantly. When he saw what was written inside, his heart

shares? Are

will each get a share. However, I want you to protect the company in my stead. I'm asking

asked, feeling confused. "Aren't you worried

and replied, "Diane loves freedom... giving her more shares would make her a candidate for the CEO position. She wouldn't want to be tied down like that... she will be there for my family too but she

to hold her

as

since you love Lora, you might even end up together," Ryan said, clenching his

twisting in pain, but making sure Lora was loved and protected

He could see that Ryan had already signed the

easily give him everything like

about this offer.

Jason looked at Ryan and asked, "Don't you hate me? My mother made your life difficult and I began to fight you for