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?"

He looked into Jason's eyes

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

back in his seat, 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 longer in this

they can rely on." Ryan gulped, his throat burning

would be happy that you gave

don't want to 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 I love her... my journey with her will be ending soon. However, before I leave, I would like to

the file closer

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

your shares? Are you crazy?" Jason asked

children turn eighteen, they will each get a share. However, I want you to protect the company in my stead. I'm asking you as my brother to take care

feeling confused. "Aren't

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

my family to hold her

as

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

was loved and

that Ryan had already signed

give

what to think about this offer. Was

and I began to fight you