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.”

it hard for me to remain serious, I knew he was earnest, but I couldn’t help

you’re too

I was too light–hearted and even disrespectful. I

at that.

me well and have feelings for me. Please give

time.”

will try my best. Thank you for

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

I

I

force

“Chlo, you’re everything to me. I regret being indecisive. You wouldn’t have

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

took away

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

be like

Innocent, and saving him was my motherly Instinct.

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