Beyond the Divorce

Stuck in the Middle

I was caught off guard by his words and boldly retorted, “You’re being sarcastic, aren’t you?”

“Your turn.” He looked at me meaningfully.

“My turn?”

I suddenly felt nervous. This guy was trying to trap me.

“Is it because of the news online?” He was surprisingly perceptive. I thought he only buried himself in Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.

work, but he had quite a high emotional intelligence.

He actually paid attention to the trending news.

“It’s nothing to do with me. Many things are out of our hands. Swimming to shore rather than struggling in

a whirlpool with no end in sight is preferable.”

I collected my thoughts. He had always been like a brother, irreplaceable.

“Ryan, I know you’ve been good to me. You’re an irreplaceable older brother, whether it was in high school

or now. As long as you’re around, I feel secure.

“I’ve been feeling lost these past few days during my break. I always thought I was clear–headed, but I can’t seem to move on. I’ll focus on getting the company in order first before making any decisions.”

“Alright, I’ll be by your side the whole way! After speaking, he pulled me into his arms and gave me a firm

embrace–more like a brother giving strength.

“Ryan, don’t waste your time on me. Our parents are getting older. This is their concern, and I know. I owe

you too much in this aspect, but I’m not worthy of you! I…”

This time, he really hugged me, speaking gently, “No more nonsense! Everything I do is out of my own will.

Ever since I saw you for the first time, I liked you. But I was too cowardly. I didn’t dare confess to you.

That’s why I missed my chance with you! It’s something I can’t forgive myself for.”

1 let him hold me tightly. I didn’t struggle. In some ways, perhaps I owed Ryan a heartfelt embrace.

However, I couldn’t give him that as I couldn’t deceive him. My heart still held someone else. That person

Vas far away, but he was deeply rooted in my heart.

reject me yet. Give me a fair chance, even if you still don’t choose me In the end. At least I know

and I won’t regret waiting for you. Chlo, it hurts to wait like this, especially when I can’t see

Tilled with desolation.

How could I not understand what he was feeling? I hesitated, then raised my hand and patted his back.

Eventually, I hugged him. “Ryan, promise you won’t leave me no matter the choice. I know I’m being

selfish, but I need you to stand by my side!”

Ryan smiled and gently put me down, looking into my face. “You really are a little brat. You won’t choose

me as your husband, yet you won’t let me leave? Why should I?”

He playfully pinched my nose. “Alright! I promise you, even if you don’t choose me, I won’t leave you! I’ll Just suffer for a lifetime! I’ll drown in my unrecruited love, you tyrant!”

I threw myself into his arms. “I knew you’d agree. Once you promise, you can’t go back on it!”

“Am I that foolish? I chose against money and love!” He joked with a serious face.

I laughed and fell into his arms, forgetting everything.

A loud bang startled the silent night. Both of us were stunned and turned abruptly.