Ex-husband’s Regret (Ryan and Charlotte)
Chapter 441

Smith family?"

"Are you really going to pretend that the explosion in the lab has nothing to do with you?" Charlie's temper flared, and he made it clear, adding, "Don't think that the Smith family is really in your pocket. As an illegitimate child, what can you use to establish yourself in the "At least right now, the person in the Smith family is me, not you, isn't it?" Luke smiled and looked at Frank. "Anyway, I've delivered the message from Dad. Whether or not you come back is your own business."

As he turned to leave, he smirked again. "By the way, happy birthday. I didn't expect you'd still be here celebrating."

With that, he left.

Charlie was fuming. "What's that supposed to mean? Is he lamenting that Frank didn't die in the lab two years ago?"

"Enough, Charlie." Zachary's expression remained calm. "Why are you arguing with a dog?"

Seeing that both Zachary and Frank were unaffected, Charlie also calmed down and turned to Frank. "Frank, was the explosion two years ago just to ruin one of his projects?"

Zachary leaned back. "You're underestimating Frank's capacity for revenge."

Hearing this, I felt my heart skip a beat.

Luke seemed like someone who would use ruthless methods.

Even now, thinking about the explosion still gave me the chills.

If I had to confront him again...

Frank seemed to sense my anxiety. He held my hand and gently squeezed it. "Don't worry. This time I'll be fine."

Zachary asked pointedly, "Will you be going back for the family banquet tomorrow night?"

"Yes." Frank's lips curved into a slight smile. "I have to go."

After the party, when we got home, Jane retreated to her room to play games.

Danny had a bath and then collapsed on the bed, fast asleep with his little belly exposed, sleeping soundly.

I tucked him in and then left the room, closing the door behind me.

Frank was still waiting in the living room.

I was a bit surprised. "Why haven't you left?"

I had told him earlier to go home and rest while I helped Danny with his bath.

Frank sat on the sofa and pulled me onto his lap. "I was worried you'd be anxious, so I thought I'd stay and comfort you."

With him, these affectionate gestures felt quite natural.

If I didn't know him so well, I might think he was a notorious player with countless flings.

I wrapped my arms around his

waist, nuzzling my forehead against his shoulder, and murmured, "Lam a bit worried. Frank, I'm afraid something might happen to you again." en Narugi

Another explosion, I couldn't handle it.

I would go insane.

Frank rested his chin on my head, chuckling softly. "Do you like me that much?"

"It's not about that." I looked up at him and, seeing the expectant gleam in his eyes, surrendered. "Alright, I do like you. I like you very much, so I can't bear it when something happens to you."

Speaking of which, aside from childhood memories, I didn't even know when I started liking him again.

Was it when he carried me away after I was tied up in the underground car park?

Or when he appeared with an umbrella while I was kneeling in the snow, my knees frozen?

Or was it when he kicked open the door to the blood draw room while I was tied to a chair?

Thinking back, he had saved me and helped me many times.

But my feelings for him didn't start with a specific incident.

It was just that he had always chosen me without hesitation, with unwavering commitment, and unconditionally.

I could genuinely feel his special affection for me.

Frank's gaze deepened, and he

suddenly kissed me, his tone suggestive. "With you around, how could I bear to die? Charlotte, I

haven't married you yet, haven

children with you, and haven't gone grey with you."