Beyond the Divorce

I couldn't help but sigh. "You're like my big brother, spoiling me to the point where I can ignore everything about the company. I can just push all the responsibility onto you. "Honestly, if I were running this company alone, who knows what state it would be in? It'll probably be bankrupt for the 80th time!"

I half-playfully said, "With you, everything is different. I can just kick back and relax, leaving everything to you. But you must not forget our agreement. You can't leave the company." He gave me an indulgent glance and muttered, "You're blackmailing me!"

I smirked triumphantly. At this moment, I felt like a child.

"Alright then." I asked him, "When have I ever reneged on what I promised you?"

"When have you ever fulfilled what you promised me?" He countered, looking at me.

"Okay, okay!" I admitted in a rascal manner, "I may not be the best, and you—"

"I indulged you!" He didn't look at me, sighed wearily, and said, "Alright, I'll go back to Bibury. I'll bring Joyce with me."

He seemed to firm up his decision.

"Then I'll take you to the airport tomorrow," I quickly replied.

"Why do I feel like something's off about what you say?" He looked at me, displeased. "It sounds like you're afraid I won't leave!"

I burst into laughter.

put on a serious expression. "Is there anything else

I only knew a handful of people there, and it felt uncomfortable. I didn't know where my roots were

I thought about Nocturnia, it was a complete blank, a completely

But what about Bibury?

either. In my memory, Bibury was only three years of high school. For me, Foswood carried ten years of memories. It was the longest

didn't respond to his question, so Ryan seemed to understand my inner thoughts and suddenly changed the subject. "How are things with Matthew

my composure and

waiting

case. Grace's dying wish was that I wouldn't harm him. I can only do my best to ensure his freedom. The rest, he

navigate alone."

Despite Matthew being a thing of the past, he was still someone in my

hate him?"

well. His life was his choice, and perhaps people make

indeed worth entrusting.

glanced at him and

else? Only I know how reluctant I am. Now that she's finally free, her true love appears. My romantic

I stared at him with widened eyes, scolding him, "You have a good