Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 378 Her Internal Struggles

I looked at Ryan and knew he had waited for me for too long. I found it hard to answer his question.

because I didn’t want to hurt him.

I considered how we were during college and remembered him caring for me when I returned home during my freshman year. Ryan was always attentive, yet he kept a distance and never crossed

boundaries.

So, I only saw him as an elder brother from the neighborhood.

“Perhaps I would have,” I answered honestly. “You never gave me the chance to consider things in that

direction.”

Ryan tightened his grip on my hand. He looked conflicted with pain, regret, and longing. He was brave this

time, asking, “What about now? I’ll do my best to care for you and Ava.”

hard for me to remain serious, I knew he was earnest, but I

you’re too funny. You…”

anxious gaze, I quickly adjusted my tone. I realized I was too light–hearted and even disrespectful. I composed

at that.

I know you treat me well and have feelings for

time.”

looked determined. “I will try my best. Thank you for giving me a

to start a relationship with Ryan but rather to try and get closer. It seemed like I hadn’t

I

I

not force anything,

feared I might take back my words. “Chlo, you’re everything to me.

dysfunctional. Melanie harbors deep hatred

away her brother and fortune.”

analyze Melanie’s mindset, “I was too compliant with Matthew. The Murphys think I took everything from

be

was Innocent, and saving him was my motherly Instinct. Let’s

was with you and could only watch you get hurt,” Ryan continued to blame himself. He said affectionately, “Take better care of yourself next time. Do you