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 my family

He furrowed his eyebrows and exclaimed, "What? What do you

"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 world."

you genuinely love Lora. You took care of Lora and the 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

she would be happy that you

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

file closer to Jason, saying, "Open

file reluctantly. When he saw what was written inside, his heart

me your shares? Are you crazy?"

a share. However, I want you to protect the company in my stead.

confused. "Aren't you worried that my mother would

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

to

as

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

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

see that Ryan had already

easily give him everything

didn't know what to think about this offer. Was

your life difficult and I began to fight you