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.”

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

too

was too light–hearted and even disrespectful. I composed myself and said

at that.

you treat me well and have

time.”

determined. “I will try my best. Thank you

It seemed like I

I

I

force anything,

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

The Murphys are dysfunctional.

the one who took away her brother and

Murphys think I took everything

want to be like

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

continued to blame himself. He said affectionately, “Take better care of yourself next time. Do you still want stew? Let

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