Her Return, His Regret novel Chapter 153

Ryan narrowed his eyes at Jason. He asked, “Did Celeste tell you about the kidnapping? Or you did a background check on me?”

“I found out about it myself. I’m offering my help only because I don’t want the culprit to keep hurting people for her own gains,” Jason replied.

“Her?” Ryan remarked, arching an eyebrow. “You know the culprit?”

Jason clenched his hands into fists. He said, “Trust me, I wish I didn’t.”

“Who is it?” Ryan asked although he already had an inkling.

Jason’s troubled expression told him it was someone close to him. If so, was Jason really going to help him catch the culprit? Or did he want to get involved to protect the culprit?

“I can’t tell you right now. I need to find proof first. Once I do and it’s proven that the culprit kidnapped you and attempted murder, I’ll lead the police to capture them myself,” Jason proclaimed.

Ryan studied Jason’s face again. His brows were furrowed, his jaw tight and his fists clenched.

Arching an eyebrow again, Ryan asked, “Are you sure you can catch the culprit? What if it’s someone close to you?”

Jason’s jaw tightened. He looked Ryan in the eye and answered, “No one is above the law.”

When Jason left, Lora stepped into the office.

“Can you tell me what’s going on?” Lora asked, a look of worry on her face. “What deal did you make with Jason?”

Ryan sighed and told Lora what he had offered Jason. After a few minutes, Lora frowned at her husband.

"I told you I'm never giving up on you. After I give birth, I can donate my stem cells to you," Lora replied. "We just need to take precautions and make sure you stay alive. No need of writing silent wills or giving other people the responsibility of taking care of our family."

Ryan nodded, saying, "I know... I just wanted to be safe. You know, life is unpredictable. I needed to be prepared in case the unexpected happened."

"Let's not worry about things that have not happened yet, my love," Lora remarked. "What matters is us trying our best to survive. Whatever comes next is up to the heavens. All I know is that we will stay united and fight hard to stay together."

Ryan smiled, he held Lora’s hand and pulled her closer. He said, "I'm sorry, baby. I was desperate. You have no idea the fear I have... the fear of leaving you and the children alone. I can't stop worrying about the future. I know you have a family and my family would be there for you but, I needed someone who would be a father figure to the children and someone you can rely on."

"We don't need someone else, love. All we need is you. So we are all praying that you get better and survive this," Lora proclaimed, looking intensely into Ryan's eyes.

"What did I do to deserve you? You're so perfect," Ryan squeezed Lora's hand. "You make me the happiest man in the world."

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A little while later, at the Kingsley mansion.