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.”

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

too funny.

even disrespectful. I composed

at that.

well and have feelings for me. Please give me

time.”

my best. Thank you for

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

I

I

force

words. “Chlo, you’re everything to me.

is my fate. The Murphys are dysfunctional. Melanie harbors deep hatred

who took away her

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

to be

was my motherly

I was with you and could only watch you get hurt,” Ryan continued to blame himself. He said affectionately, “Take

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