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?"

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

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

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

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 Jason took in

Lora know you're doing this? I don't think she would be happy that you gave

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

slid the file closer to Jason, saying, "Open

saw what was written inside,

Are you crazy?"

However, I want you to protect

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

"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

family to

as

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

heart was twisting in pain, but making sure Lora was loved and protected

file. He could see that Ryan had

easily give him everything

think about this offer. Was Ryan testing

and I began to fight you for the CEO position. Why would you entrust me with