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.”

for me to remain serious, I knew he was earnest, but I couldn’t help but chuckle.”

too funny. You…”

too light–hearted and even disrespectful. I composed myself and said thoughtfully, “I know you’re serious and

at that.

well and have

time.”

try my best. Thank you for giving me a

but rather to try and get closer. It seemed like I hadn’t made

I

I

force

you’re everything to me. I regret being indecisive. You wouldn’t

fate. The Murphys are dysfunctional. Melanie harbors deep hatred toward me.

one who took away her brother and

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

be

and saving him was my motherly Instinct. Let’s hope Ava

He said affectionately,

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