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?"

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

rounded at Ryan. He furrowed his

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

think you're someone they can rely on." Ryan gulped, his throat

she would be happy that you gave up so easily,"

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

file closer to Jason, saying, "Open

the file reluctantly. When he saw what

shares? Are you crazy?"

"It's a temporal transfer. Once my 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 of my

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

down like that... she

my family to

as

end up together," Ryan said, clenching his hands into

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

see that

could he easily give him

know what to think about

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