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

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

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." Jason still had a look of confusion on his face, so Ryan

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

I don't think she would be happy that you gave up so easily," Jason

added, "I have to accept that I'm not meant to grow old with Lora. No matter how much I love her...

the file closer to

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

Are you

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

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

wouldn't want to be tied down like that... she will be there for my family too but she will get married

family to hold her

as

even end

was

could see that Ryan had

easily give him everything like

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

seconds, Jason looked at Ryan and asked, "Don't you hate me? My mother made your life difficult and I began to