Regrt 284

Chapter 284

After saying that, I picked up my bag from the chair and turned to leave.

“Bitch!” Bethany cursed angrily behind me.

I clenched my fists, acting as if I hadn’t heard her, focusing solely on getting away.

But to my surprise, I soon found myself lost within the residence.

After turning several corners, I glanced to see a courtyard that felt oddly familiar.

Despite being large and clean, the courtyard had a deserted air, as if it hadn’t been lived in for a long time. Driven by some strange impulse, I walked in. As soon as I stepped inside, the gate behind me slammed shut

In the next moment, a tall figure pressed me against the door.

The familiar scent surrounded me, leaving me nowhere to escape.

I looked up in shock, meeting his deep, dark eyes!

His well–defined fingers gripped my waist, his gaze tender and gentle. “What are you doing in the Shaw family’s residence?”

“It’s none of your business!” I was instantly infuriated, trying to struggle but unable to move.

Ryan stared at me steadily. “Is everything going well these days? Has Bethany caused you any more trouble?”

I looked at him with sarcasm. “You were going to have me killed for her. What more trouble could she cause?”

He suddenly fell silent, his hand tightening around my waist, his brows furrowing slightly. “You’ve lost quite a bit of weight recently?”

I shrugged nonchalantly. “I just wanted to celebrate my divorce, so I intentionally lost some weight to welcome new beginnings.”

In reality, I was simply too busy with work, not eating or sleeping well, which led to weight loss.

But it felt like saying it that way was no different from seeking sympathy.

It made it seem like life was unbearably hard without him.

He looked tense, his gaze dimmed, his lips pressed into a line. “Celebrate? New beginnings?” “What else?”

grew increasingly irate, speaking coldly, “You were the one who announced the engagement with someone else, and you were also the one who informed me to pick up the divorce certificate. Now, what more do you want from me? Am I supposed to be mourning and living in sorrow for a couple of months just because of a divorce?”

“I’m not asking anything from you.”

Chapter 284

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He lowered his shoulders, his entire demeanor showing a subtle sadness. “It’s me, I’m the one who feels upset.”

I blinked. “Ryan, stop with the nonsense. You couldn’t be loyal during our marriage, and now that we’re divorced, you should at least disappear completely, right?”

‘Stop disturbing my life.”

I didn’t deny the fact that I still needed some time. It was time to heal those scars and wounds.

Ryan didn’t release his hold on my waist. His gaze was almost obsessive, his words resolute. “Charlotte, wait a little longer for me. I will definitely sort everything out.”

“Why should I wait for you?”

I was puzzled, a hint of a smile curling at the corner of my mouth. “Wait until you and Bethany can’t continue, to be a backup? Ryan, do you regard me so lightly?”

“Then don’t wait.”

He struggled internally, his chiseled face showing conflict. He pulled me into his embrace, resting his chin on the top of my head. His voice descended from above, each word clear and firm.

“I’ll send you abroad, alright? Charlotte, listen to me and leave this place.”

“Is that Bethany’s idea too?”

I felt a chill all over, struggling desperately in his arms. My efforts felt as futile as an ant trying to shake a tree, and I nearly shouted in despair, “Ryan, rest assured. As long as you stay away from me, I won’t get in your way!”