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?"

looked into Jason's eyes and requested, "Jason,

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

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

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 words. "I want you to take care of my family for me..." Silence fell upon

think she would be

meant to grow old with Lora. No matter how

file closer to

frowned and opened the file reluctantly. When he saw

Are you crazy?" Jason

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

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

to be tied down like that... she

my family to hold

as

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

sure Lora was loved and protected while he was gone

file. He could see that Ryan

he easily give him everything

think about

Ryan and asked, "Don't you hate me? My mother made your life difficult and I began to fight you for