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.”

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

you’re too funny. You…”

and even disrespectful. I composed myself and said thoughtfully, “I know you’re serious and will do an excellent

at that.

me well and

time.”

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

felt 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?”

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

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

who took away her brother and fortune.”

compliant with Matthew. The Murphys think I took everything from

be

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 next