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?"

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

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

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

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

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

I have to be realistic too," Ryan said. His 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 with her will be ending soon. However,

the file closer to Jason, saying, "Open

he saw what was written

giving me your shares? Are

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 brother to take care

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

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

my family to

as

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

heart was twisting in pain, but making sure Lora was

the file. He could see that Ryan had

he easily give him everything

know what to think about this offer. Was 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