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.”

me to remain serious, I knew he was earnest, but I couldn’t help but

too funny. You…”

quickly adjusted my tone. I realized I was too light–hearted and even disrespectful. I composed myself and said thoughtfully, “I

at that.

know you treat me well and have feelings for me. Please give me some

time.”

try my best. Thank you for giving

and get closer. It seemed like I hadn’t made myself clear. I would try it since I couldn’t take

I

I

force

tightened his grip again like he feared I might take back my words. “Chlo, you’re everything to me. I regret being indecisive. You wouldn’t

Murphys are dysfunctional. Melanie harbors deep hatred toward me.

took away

I took everything from them, so

be like them.

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

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 still