Ex-husband’s Regret (Ryan and Charlotte) novel Chapter 361

Chapter 361 

Chapter 361 

I’ll be downstairs right away.” 

Upon hearing the news, my heart sank, and I immediately agreed. 

Jane noticed my pale face and asked, “What happened over there?” 

I 

As I quickly packed up, I replied, “Aunt Laura is critically ill. I need to rush back to Jelaston.” 

Given Bethany’s methods, I even began to question whether this critical condition was due to the illness worsening or if it was somehow related to me. 

“Critically ill?” 

Jane made a quick decision. “Ryan is coming to pick you up, right? Don’t bother packing, leave everything to me. I’ll finish up the work here this afternoon. You go ahead, and I’ll bring your things back with me when I return.” 

I was anxious and didn’t hesitate any longer. “Alright, thanks, Jane.” 

Jane handed me the portable charger and phone and pushed me towards the door. “It’s no trouble. As the director of the marketing department, this is my job. Besides, I’m a shareholder, so I’m working for myself 

too.” 

I nodded. “Alright, I’ve got to go!” 

When I went downstairs, Ryan’s car was just pulling into the parking area. 

The driver got out to open the door. 

I got into the back seat and saw Ryan leaning back with his eyes closed. 

I was glad to relax a bit and turned to look out the window. 

The car ride was quiet. 

As my thoughts began to drift, Ryan’s voice broke the silence. “Don’t get involved in things in Jeswood anymore.” 

“You have no right to control me.” 

I didn’t turn around, keeping my tone cold. 

Ryan was displeased. “Do you really think that just because of a paternity test, you can end up with Frank and marry into the Smith family?” 

“How do you know about this?” I turned my head abruptly, meeting his dark eyes with confusion. 

This morning’s events were recent and not widely known. Frank wouldn’t spread the news, and the Shaw family was determined to keep it under wraps, fearing I might return to them. 

Ryan stared at me, his lips moving slightly. “I know even better that you and he are not meant to be.” 

I clenched my fist, looked away and said indifferently. You and I are even less likely.” “Charlotte… 

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He suddenly softened his tone. “The past three years haven’t been entirely devoid of warmth, have they?” If you say so.” I lowered my eyes a 

smiled. 

If he considered his past indifference as warmth, then I had no intention of arguing. 

It was the first time I realized that when you had completely given up on someone, even arguing felt exhausting. 

Ryan sneered. “Is Frank really that great?”