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.”

it hard for me to remain serious, I knew he was

too funny. You…”

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

at that.

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

time.”

Ryan looked determined. “I will try my best. Thank you for giving me a chance!”

speechless. I didn’t mean to start a relationship with Ryan but rather to try and get closer. It seemed like I hadn’t made myself clear. I would try it since I couldn’t take back

I

I

force anything, okay?”

my words. “Chlo, you’re everything to me. I regret being indecisive. You wouldn’t have suffered with

my fate. The Murphys are dysfunctional. Melanie harbors deep hatred toward me. To her,

took away her brother and fortune.”

Melanie’s mindset, “I was too compliant with Matthew. The Murphys think I took everything from them, so Melanie is aggressive toward me. They were heartless

to be like them.

my motherly Instinct. Let’s hope Ava will get good

said affectionately, “Take better care of yourself next time. Do you

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