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.”

serious, I knew he

you’re too

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 do an excellent

at that.

know you treat me well and have feelings for me. Please give me some

time.”

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

It seemed like I hadn’t made myself clear. I would try

I

I

force anything, okay?”

like he feared I might take back my words. “Chlo, you’re everything to me. I regret being indecisive. You

The Murphys are dysfunctional. Melanie harbors deep hatred

the one who took away her

Murphys think I took everything from them, so Melanie is aggressive

to be like them.

my motherly Instinct. Let’s hope

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