Spoiled By My Bossy CEO Husband novel Chapter 643

"Why?" Ian frowned. He thought that would make Ralph happy.

"Ian, have you truly loved someone before?"

Ian's body stiffened slightly. This hit his sore spot. He used to work so hard, wanting to bring a rich life to the woman he loved, and also wanted to make her life better. However, in the end, he discovered that all of that were actually bubbles.

Yara was a swindler. She made Ian a chump whom no one wanted. Yara wouldn't even spare him a second glance if it Ian wasn’t Ralph’s brother.

Ralph and Ian were both children of Aiden and Jenna, but he couldn’t compare to Ralph in all.

"Perhaps I did," Ian said vaguely.

However, Ralph fixed his eyes on Ian for a long time.

"Ian, a woman like Yara isn't worthy of your nostalgia. To be honest, I think you might not love Yara as deeply as you imagine."

At that time, Ian was kind of in a rebound relationship. Yara was his lifeline. No one had ever cared about or supported Ian like Yara. So, Ian might confuse this feeling with love.

"If you really like someone, you will have soft spots, but you will be happy." A smile flashed across Ralph as he spoke. "You can do nothing about it to stop everything."

He patted Ian's shoulder and said with a smile, "I'm a little jealous of Alfred. They have a lot of time to spend with Lottie, but I won't intervene in her work."

Hearing his words, Ian knew that he would not change his mind.

Ralph continued, "I love Lottie, so I can't become an obstacle to her career."

He wanted to support Lottie in pursuing her dreams and let her realize her life's goal.

Ian frowned as he spoke, "How could you be an obstacle to her career? You’ve earned her a lot of privileges."

"Ian." Ralph's face fell and his tone grew harsher.

Ian paused and looked at Ralph.

"I hope that’s the last time I hear that. I do have some small achievements, but Lottie doesn't care about it. She only loves me rather than my assets. And so do I.”

Ian didn't seem to agree with him, and he still wanted to persuade him.

Women changed. They said they loved one man while flirting with the other man. Ian had been there before, so he didn’t want his brother to get heart-wrenching experience. Moreover, Ralph was his only younger brother and the first person to be acknowledged by the Bartons.

"Ralph, I know things between you and Lottie go smooth, but life isn't a fairy tale. You should be mentally prepared..."

Ralph suddenly smiled. "Life is indeed not a fairy tale, but I can create one for her."

"Ralph..."

"Lottie is a member of the Bells. In terms of family background, she is not inferior to me. Furthermore, Lottie is so outstanding. She can live very well with her own strength."

Ralph dropped his gaze. "It's not that Lottie can't leave you. I can't leave her. If you really see me as your family, then don't say anything bad about Lottie to me."

Ian got that stuffy feeling in his chest. "I'm not saying anything bad about Lottie... Forget it, I'm sorry. I won’t do it again."

Halfway through his sentence, Ian simply apologized. He had just gotten closer to Ralph, and Ian shouldn’t start a fight with him for a woman.

Ralph changed the topic and said, "Ian, you haven't tried Lottie’s food, have you?"

Ian shook his head. "That's good. You must have a surprise today."

Ian wanted to say something but stopped. In the end, he sighed helplessly and said, "Then I must try it today."

Ralph smiled and they walked out of the study.

In the corridor downstairs, they heard the lively laughter in the living room.

They peered down from the corridor and saw Connie playing games with the children. The television was playing cartoons, while Lottie was busy in the kitchen alone.

The atmosphere was very harmonious.