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

rounded at Ryan. He furrowed his eyebrows and exclaimed, "What? What

want to know that Lora and my children will be loved and protected when I'm no longer in this world." Jason still had a look of confusion on his face, so Ryan

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 for me..." Silence fell upon them as

don't think she would be happy that you gave up

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 would like to make sure she's

slid the file closer to

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

your shares? Are you crazy?" Jason asked

turn eighteen, they will each get a share. However, I want you

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

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 will get married one day and have a family of her own. I

my family to hold

as

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

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

file. He could see that

could he easily give him everything

didn't know what to think about this offer. Was

seconds, Jason looked at Ryan and 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 and the