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?"

suddenly turned serious. He looked into Jason's eyes and requested, "Jason, can

furrowed his eyebrows and exclaimed, "What? What

to know that Lora and my

of Lora and the twins when I 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 take care of my family

think she would

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 I love her... my journey with her will be ending soon. However, before I leave, I

the file closer to Jason, saying, "Open

and opened the file reluctantly. When he saw what was written inside, his

giving me your shares? Are you crazy?" Jason asked

eighteen, they will each get a share. However, I want you to protect the company

Jason asked, feeling confused. "Aren't you worried

tied down like that... she will be there for my family too

family to hold

as

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

Lora was loved and protected while

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

easily give him everything

what to think about this offer. Was

you hate me? My mother made your life difficult and I began to fight you for the CEO position. Why would you entrust me