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?"

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

his eyebrows and exclaimed, "What? What

sadness crept into him as he said, "I 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

there for them... I think you're someone they can rely on." Ryan gulped, his throat burning from the painful words. "I want you

I don't think she would be happy

give up but 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

file closer

he saw what was written inside, his

Are you crazy?"

share. However, I want you to protect the company in my stead. I'm asking you as my brother

ask Diane?" Jason asked, feeling confused. "Aren't you

her a candidate for the CEO position. She wouldn't want to be tied down like that... she will

to

as

even end up together," Ryan

pain, but making sure Lora was loved

through the file. He could see that Ryan had already signed the

he easily give him everything

about this offer. Was Ryan testing

asked, "Don't you hate me? My mother made your life difficult and I began to fight you for the CEO position. Why would you entrust me with your family