Regrt 208

Chapter 208

It could be said that since grandpa’s passing, Lauren had probably become the only warmth he could find in familial bonds. But now… if what Jessica sald was true, then his concept of family affection would be completely shattered. Emotions that had persisted for a decade or two would all be

shattered together. Growing up in an unsatisfactory original family, experiencing this again could be another heavy blow.

However, I did not agree with Albert’s approach. Some things were better to be faced with immediate pain rather than prolonged agony. I stared firmly at Ryan. “Would you believe what I say?”

His voice was gentle. “Yes.”

He must have thought about it for a long time before deciding to ask me, so his answer was not hesitant.

Now that I had no more reservations, I picked up the coffee and took a sip. “If I were to say… the words I said in the hospital room that day…”

“Ryan!”

The office door suddenly swung open without warning, accompanied by a crisp female voice that forcefully interrupted my words.

In the next moment, Bethany walked in wearing a limited edition outfit and white high–heeled boots. Her delicate face displayed a lively and cute smile. “I’ve brought the contract over for you!”

At first glance, she seemed like a daughter raised with love and money, confident and assertive.

However, the smile on her face froze for a moment upon seeing me inside the office. She looked at Ryan and asked tenderly, “Ryan, who is she?”

Ryan calmly frowned and introduced softly, “My wife.

Bethany widened her eyes, and with delicate fingers, she pointed at me. “Isn’t your wife the woman from the trending searches? The one who isn’t as pretty as her!”

Her gaze towards me was cautious!

“That’s my stepmother’s daughter.”

Ryan threw out this sentence as if it were nothing.

Bethany looked astonished for a moment, then gritted her teeth and cursed, “Damn it, Frank, you knew I mistook the person and didn’t tell me!”

“The contract.” Ryan interrupted her, extending his distinctively bony fingers.

Only then did Bethany remember her purpose and handed the contract to him. She then bounced over to sit beside him, “Ryan, I heard you’re getting divorced. Is your relationship with her really that bad?”

Ryan stood up to avoid her and responded coldly, “Is there anything else?”

Clearly, he was giving her a polite dismissal, but she was bold enough to ask directly, “I want to marry

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you. Is that considered something?”

“It seems the Shaw family’s upbringing is indeed average.”

After brief comments and a quick review of the contract, Ryan called Gary in and handed the contract to him. “Take it to legal for review and see the guest out.”

Due to my presence, Bethany felt embarrassed and then stood up angrily. “The more you do this, the more I want to marry you! I must marry you!”

With that, she left in a huff, glaring at me fiercely before leaving.

One could imagine how indulged she must be in the Shaw family.

Jessica still knew how to behave in front of others, but Bethany didn’t even bother, just focusing on expressing and competing.

This was probably the confidence that family background could bring.

What if mistakes were made? Someone would always be there to bail them out.

I had to admit, I envied her.

As the office door closed again, Ryan returned to the topic. “Continue.”

I was about to speak when his phone inconveniently rang.

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Glancing at the caller ID, he showed disgust on his face but still answered, “What is it?”

Not knowing what was said on the other end of the line, his expression suddenly froze, and he abruptly stood up. “Got it, I’m coming over right away.”

“Lauren committed suicide.” He hung up and looked at me. His voice was deep.

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