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

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

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

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

don't think she would be happy

His heart tightened in his chest as he added, "I have to accept that I'm not meant to

closer to Jason,

and opened the file reluctantly. When he saw what was

your shares? Are you crazy?" Jason

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

ask Diane?" Jason asked, feeling confused. "Aren't you worried that my mother would steal

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

my family to hold her

as

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

but making sure Lora was loved

went through the file. He could see that Ryan had

could he easily give him

about

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