Chapter 282: Suzy’s Daughter

"...You really love your husband, don't you?" Ryan said with a forced smile, trying to mask his disappointment.

He realized it was unlikely he could ever take that place in her heart.

"Mr. Paynes, I don't want my life to have big, dramatic changes. I just want to be an ordinary person."

"And does your husband love you the same way?"

Ryan couldn't let it go.

Suzy remained silent for a long time before she softly replied, "No one loves me more than he does."

"Alright, I understand."

After hanging up, Suzy set her phone aside, feeling completely drained. All her courage had been used up during her confrontation with Clive.

Every second of it had been excruciating!

Suzy was terrified that Clive might notice something, that he would realize she was lying.

She would never seek out Liam again, but she still loved him.

...

Back at the restaurant, Ryan returned looking dejected after the phone call.

Clive, knowing he had ruined the meeting, poured him a full glass of wine. "It's been a while. W