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

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

know that Lora and my children will be loved and protected when I'm no longer in this world." Jason still had a look

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 them as

don't think she would be happy

heart tightened in 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

slid the file closer to Jason, saying, "Open

reluctantly. When he saw what

me your shares? Are you crazy?" Jason asked

my children turn eighteen, they will each get a share. However, I want

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

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

to

as

end up together," Ryan

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

went through the file. He could see that Ryan

he easily give him everything

what to think about this offer. Was

life difficult and I began to