Regrt 243

Chapter 243

Chapter 243

I furrowed my brows, grasping the main point and pressing on. “For me? Is this injury of his because of something related to me?”

Gary scratched his head, “Well…”

I racked my brain but couldn’t recall anything recent that could have caused trouble for Ryan. We had hardly interacted these days,

Seeing Gary hesitating, I decided to cut to the chase. “If you won’t tell me, I’ll just ask him directly.”

“Don’t…” Gary gave in frustratedly. “It’s about the unfinished building incident on the outskirts of the city. Remember?”

“I remember.” How could I forget being kidnapped for the first time in my life? But wasn’t that resolved?

Gary sounded exasperated as he continued, “It was Zack Johnson, that bald guy. He pressured us to give him the land in the west of the city. Later, realizing he couldn’t handle it, he came back to beg Mr. Frost, but insisted on taking 80% of the profits, which Mr. Frost didn’t agree to.”

“And then?”

“The night before last, he got desperate and tried to force Mr. Frost to agree by bringing him to his site. But his men acted like idiots and caused a serious car accident when they tried to stop Mr. Frost on the main road.”

Hearing this, I couldn’t help but feel a mixture of emotions. It really was because of

Gary glanced at me and spoke at the right moment, “Mrs. Frost, Mr. Frost doesn’t like others meddling in his affairs, as you know. I’m just a rough man and can’t take care of him properly…”

I squeezed my hand, “I understand.”

In the end, it was because he had gotten into trouble trying to save me last time.

Entering the room again, Ryan was about to lie back on the bed, but winced due to the pain from his wounds.

“Why didn’t you call someone?” I approached and helped him lie down.

I don’t need anyone” he said lightb, pulling me closer in one motion, causing me to stumble, almost falling onto his wounds. There was a hint of expectation in his eyes. “Are you worried about me?”

He seemed quite satisfied with himself.

I hurriedly stood up straight, lips pursed. “I just realized that it’s because of the trouble I brought upon you.”

I had to admit, I felt quilty.

The gunshot wound from last time had almost cost him his life, and now he was seriously injured again.

Ryan paused slightly, his voice calm. “Don’t listen to Gary’s nonsense. It has nothing to do with you.”

“Really?” I cocked my brows. “If it has nothing to do with me, then I’ll leave.”

As if afraid I would leave immediately, he grabbed my hand tightly. His pitch–black eyes stared at me unblinkingly as he spoke slowly, “It has nothing to do with you. It’s my choice,”

I froze.

Saying it didn’t affect me would be a lie.

For someone to repeatedly get injured for my sake, especially someone I had cared deeply for so many years, and now he was saying such words…

How could there not be a ripple in my heart?

But I dared not continue the conversation. I withdrew my hand, repositioned myself, and casually asked, “Do you want some fruit or water?”

Keeping a grip on my emotions, I would just take care of him quietly these days to repay the debt I owed myself.

Then we wouldn’t owe each other anything,

He looked at me, seeing through my inner turmoil. “Are you afraid?”

The atmosphere instantly turned ambiguous

Standing straight, I replied casually, “Afraid of what?”

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“Afraid of starting over…”

His voice was low and heavy, only halfway through when a nurse knocked and entered. “Mrs. Frost, here’s some afternoon tea for you and Mr. Frost.”

She then placed the tray of fruit and desserts on the coffee table,

The tension dissipated, and I breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Ryan as if everything was fine. “Which one would you like to eat?”

“Anything.” Interrupted by the nurse, he seemed a bit annoyed and answered impatiently.

I picked up the fruit tray and walked to the bedside, offering it to him. “Have some fruit to replenish your vitamins.”