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?"

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

eyes rounded at Ryan. He furrowed his eyebrows and

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 world." Jason still

on." Ryan gulped,

would be

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

file closer to Jason,

and opened the file reluctantly. When he saw

me your shares? Are you

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

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

would make her a candidate for the CEO position. She wouldn't want to be tied down like that...

my family to

as

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

but making sure Lora was

He could see that

he easily give

know what to think about this offer.

few 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