Chapter 138

Ryan remained silent for a long time. He felt a sharp blow to his heart as if he had been rejected while confessing his love. Even though he hadn’t done that, the situation made it clear she disliked him. Ryan lifted his head, looking alternately at Alison and Carson.

Alison took a deep breath, calming herself. "I run to become stronger, for myself. No one forces me. I want to be strong so I won’t burden my husbands anymore. If I can protect myself, he won’t have to worry about me anymore." Her voice was firm, but her frustration was evident. She was clearly annoyed by Ryan's stubbornness.

"Our family is perfectly fine," Carson added.

Hearing that, Ryan felt ashamed. He wanted to disappear from embarrassment but wasn’t ready to give up. He wasn’t the man to run away after making a mistake. After a brief silence, he stood up and bowed his head.

“I’m sorry for what I did earlier,” he said softly, full of regret. “I just… I just don’t want to see you get hurt by anyone else. I like you,