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.”

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

too

his anxious gaze, I quickly adjusted my tone. I realized I was too light–hearted and even disrespectful. I composed myself and said thoughtfully, “I know you’re serious and will

at that.

incident isn’t your fault. I know you treat me well and

time.”

Suddenly, Ryan looked determined. “I will try my best. Thank you

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

I

I

force

I might take back my words. “Chlo, you’re everything to me. I regret being indecisive. You wouldn’t have suffered with Matthew if I had been braver back

is my fate. The Murphys are dysfunctional. Melanie harbors

who took away her brother and fortune.”

Murphys think I took everything from them, so Melanie is aggressive toward me. They were heartless

be like them.

baby was Innocent, and saving him was my motherly

you get hurt,” Ryan continued to blame himself. He said affectionately, “Take better care of yourself next