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

you’re 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

at that.

you treat me well and have feelings for me.

time.”

Ryan looked determined. “I will try my best. Thank you for giving

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

I

I

not force anything, okay?”

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

dysfunctional. Melanie harbors deep hatred toward

took away her brother and

too compliant with Matthew. The Murphys think I took everything from them, so Melanie is aggressive toward me. They

to be like them.

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

with you and could only watch you get hurt,” Ryan continued to blame himself. He said affectionately, “Take better care of yourself