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.”

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

too funny.

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

at that.

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

time.”

try my best.

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

I

I

force anything, okay?”

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

Murphys are dysfunctional. Melanie harbors deep hatred toward me. To

took away her brother and

to analyze 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

to be

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

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