Chapter 116
It was Ryan!
Jackâs dark eyes met his directly, one gentle as water, the other cold and stern.
Instantly, I felt a tense atmosphere, as if they were not childhood friends but two people standing completely opposed to each other.
Upon careful recollection, I realized that since Jack returned from abroad, both he and Ryan seemed different from their days on campus.
Ryan misunderstood my relationship with Jack, but what about Jack? What was his
reason?
However, this was their business after all, and I shouldnât pry too deeply.
Ryan strode over with his long legs, exuding a strong sense of oppression. He glanced at the coat draped over me with mockery. âSo intimate.
âNot as much as you guys,â I replied coldly without thinking.
Since yesterdayâs incident, every word he said and everything he did seemed to drain away the little remaining affection between us.
In my mind, countless times I thought, if he had pulled me away at that moment, perhaps I wouldnât have lost the child. But he didnât, even though my hand was within his reach. At that point, not hating him would only seem hypocritical.
Ryanâs eyes darkened slightly, controlling his emotions as he spoke, almost condescendingly, âStop causing a scene. Letâs go home.â
It seemed like him tolerating my temper was already a great act of kiraness.
Or perhaps he still believed I was the same as before, that with a wave of his hand and a few kind words, I would come running back to him like a little pet.
He was so sure.
So calm and composed.
But I was determined to shatter that. âRyan, Iâm not causing a scene. Between you and me, weâre just one divorce certificate away from complete breakup. Just like the difference between you and Jessica is merely a marriage certificate!â
His face turned cold. âIâve said it, the relationship between me and her is not what you think, and she poses no threat to you!â
I found it amusing. âThen what is your relationship? Just ordinary siblings, holding hands, kissing, sleeping together, sister clinging to brother and brother taking care of
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sister during miscarriage recovery?â
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Ryanâs face turned darker than ever, grinding his teeth as he asked, âCharlotte! Since when did you become so dirtyâminded?â
âThen what about you two being alone? Were you sleeping together? Or studying some skills together?â
âShut up!â
He grabbed my wrist, pulling me along. It hurt so much I gasped, but he seemed oblivious!
I had just had surgery yesterday, my stomach still ached, and I had several bruises. If it werenât to settle things cleanly with him sooner, plus Aunt Lauraâs accident, I wouldnât werenât to settle things cleanly w even have come out today.
He cherished Jessica so much, why didnât he think I would also feel pain?
âRyan!â
Jack reached out to clamp his arm, lowering his gaze subtly, as if reminding him gently, Be gentle, sheâs injured.â
âI said, you donât have to bother.
Ryan stared at him, lips curled with sarcasm, Iâll take her home now and let her rest properly!â
Just as I was about to refuse, a nurse rushed out of the elevator in a hurry, breathlese Mr. Frost, Miss Frost said sheâs bleeding again, and she insists on you coming back.
She refuses to take medicine otherwise.â
Ryanâs face became colder. I couldnât help but laugh, looking at him intentionally. âLetâs go then. Since you want to take me home, Iâll believe everything youâve said if you leave with me now.â
âIf she wonât take the medicine, you figure something out! Just make sure nothing happens to her!â
With these words, Ryan seemed genuinely afraid of hurting me. He softened his grip on me slightly and slowed his pace.
I looked at his figure in disbelief. Did he really choose me?
That couldnât be right.
Sure enough, before we even walked out of the hospital gate, the phone in his trousers. pocket started ringing incessantly.
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It was a landline number.
Ryan frowned, answered, âWho is this?â
I thought it was a business call, but soon Ryanâs expression turned helpless bit by bit.â Alright, youâre grown up. Can you stop crying? Iâll come up now.
When he stopped and turned to look at me, I couldnât hide the mockery on my face and the anticipation I had long expected.
He let go of my hand. âWait here for a few minutes. Iâll be right back.â
âOkay.â
I withdrew my hand, smiling and nodding, watching him step into the elevator.
In the next moment, I shivered from the cold, tightened my coat collar, and looked at Jack. âJack, letâs go.â
Jack was surprised. âNot waiting for Ryan?â
I smiled faintly. âHeâs not coming.â
In fact, I knew he wouldnât come, which was why I deliberately made things difficult.
I
I had grown accustomed, even numb, to such situations. I couldnât expect anything
anymore.
After waiting so many times, this time, I didnât want to wait anymore, and I wouldnât wait.
in the future.
As we walked out of the hospital gate, the cold air hit me. I sniffed. âJack, I still need to go to my office to get something. I wonât trouble you.â
âItâs okay. I donât have any work arrangements today.â Jack chuckled softly. âWith all these injuries on you, if I leave you here alone, Jane would have a go at me.â
âAlright.â
On our way to the Frost Group, I couldnât help but ask, âJack, how did you⦠know about my miscarriage?â
No one knew about it except me and Jane.
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