Ex-husband’s Regret (Ryan and Charlotte) novel Chapter 285

Chapter 285 

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Whether it was the announcement of the marriage or the notice of divorce, I complied without a hitch. I thought that would be the end of it, that we would each go our separate ways. 

But I didn’t expect that even my mere presence would be intolerable to them. 

Ryan held me tightly, as if trying to meld me into his bones and flesh, his voice low and soothing. “No! Charlotte, that’s not what I meant. Don’t be so upset.” 

“Then what do you mean?” 

I struggled to control my trembling body, speaking with biting sarcasm. “Are you saying you never thought about marrying her? Are you saying that sending me abroad was all for my sake?” 

What about the shot fired at me, or his defense of Bethany in front of Madam Shaw? What did those. count for? A joke? Or was it that I deserved it? 

I wouldn’t believe it again, and I didn’t dare to. 

The harsh words from Bethany and her mother, though stinging, contained truth–I was never in the same. world as Ryan. 

Once, because of Grandpa, I had briefly aligned myself in his direction, but it was nothing more than an illusory mirage. 

Even living under the same roof, we were like two parallel lines, never intersecting. 

Upon hearing this, Ryan’s movements paused, his grip on my back loosening slightly as he rested his forehead against mine, his gaze intense. “Just trust me, trust me one last time…” 

I instinctively flinched, feeling like I had been burned. I met his gaze/ “What should I trust you with? Trust that after three years of marriage, you didn’t even let me have a child?” 

That sentence he uttered on the day we went to get the divorce certificate was like a thorn, constantly piercing my heart. It wasn’t about myself–it was about that child who was never given a chance. 

His eyes were filled with regret and helplessness as he hesitated before speaking. “I said that because…” 

Knock, knock- 

The door I was leaning against was suddenly knocked on. “Who’s there?” 

It was Frank’s voice, but it sounded stern and different from his usual nonchalant tone. 

This was the Shaw family’s territory, and Frank was familiar with Bethany. If he found out, he might casually mention it to Bethany. 

Then Bethany would surely find a way to cause more trouble for me! 

I really didn’t want to be entangled in these issues after the divorce. I pushed Ryan urgently, but he remained unmoved, lowering his voice to ask, “What’s going on between you and Frank?” 

“What’s it to you?” 

I was seething with anger, glaring at him. “Let go of me If Frank sees you with me, your plan to marry 

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Chapter 285 

Bethany will be ruined…” 

Before I could finish, the force holding me was suddenly gone.