Ryan narrowed his eyes. He lifted his hand and grabbed hold of Rodney’s fist. Then, he warned him with a cold and low voice, “Watch your mouth.”“Am I wrong to say that?” Rodney bellowed in rage, “When did both of you start getting together behind my back? Have you no shame? One is my cousin, while the other is my ex-wife. Both of you are my closest family members, yet you betrayed me.”“We didn’t betray you. As you said, she’s your ex-wife. Now that you both are divorced, you have nothing to do with each other.”Next to Rodney who was worked up, Ryan looked remarkably composed.“Hah. Who knows if both of you got together before we divorced?” Rodney pointed at Freya, then at Ryan. “No wonder you couldn’t wait to divorce me back then. He even helped you to divorce me. Both of you have been in an affair since then! Do you take me for a fool? I’m indeed such an idiot to be cuckolded.”His bellow grew louder. Initially, only the security guards of the restaurant surrounded them. Late
Freya regretted it. If she had known this earlier, she would rather have left Dani fatherless and raised her alone. She should not have married Rodney, let alone accept him in order to provide Dani a complete family.While hugging Freya, Ryan pursed his lips tightly. His eyes flashed with remorse without her noticing it.He made a false step tonight.He wanted to announce his relationship with Freya via Rodney.He was well aware of Freya’s cowardice. Although she loved him, she did not have the courage to announce their relationship.In fact, he was afraid that if this situation persisted for too long, they might end up breaking up.Nevertheless, he did not expect Rodney to be so insane. Were those words what one should say?He used to think that Rodney became foolish all because of Sarah and that Rodney cared too much about his first love. Only now did it hit Ryan that Rodney had changed long ago.Rodney was no longer the cousin and family member Ryan used to play with.Rod
“Ryan, I… I…”Freya’s face paled as she stammered.“Are you unwilling to do that?” Ryan’s eyes revealed sorrow. “Freya, aren’t you willing to sacrifice just a little for me? As I said, it’s just a little.”Upon hearing it, Freya was filled with remorse. Ryan was ready to be with her without a car for his future. He loved her so much, yet she was so cowardly and useless. “Sorry, Ryan. I’m willing to try. I hope you understand that it’s not because I don’t love you… I don’t mind other people trampling on me. I’m just afraid that they’ll criticize me like how Rodney did just now…“The same has happened to me in the past. Thomas was the one who beat and bullied me, yet other people only listened to his one-sided account and claimed that I seduced him. When in fact, I was the victim. When I went out on the streets, I was criticized badly and got pelted with eggs. Even my parents couldn’t hold their heads high. Later, I couldn’t bring myself to stay in the country…”“I got it. I underst
Freya exchanged glances with Ryan before she nodded grimly.After the two of them got out of the car, Freya walked in front with Ryan following behind her.As soon as the door was opened, Mrs. Lynch walked over while carrying Dani. She said with a smile, “It turned out that you were having dinner with Ryan. I thought you went out on a date.”At the sight of Ryan, Dani’s eyes lit up. She stretched out her hands to ask for a hug. Ryan took Dani. He lifted her high and asked, “Did you miss me?”Dani made some noise. As she smiled, her dimples were visible.“Aww. She’s very fond of you.” Mrs. Lynch grinned. “Come in and have a seat.”Mr. Lynch rose to his feet and offered Ryan to come in. “What brings you here today?”“I have something to tell both of you.”Ryan, who was carrying Dani, sat on the couch and began to look solemn.“What’s the matter?” Mr. Lynch told the servant to prepare some coffee.Freya lowered her head. Ryan then tossed her a gentle glance. “Well, Mr. Lynch,
Daughters were always precious in the hearts of their parents.“Mr. Lynch, Mrs. Lynch, I came here today to let you know about my feelings for Freya. I don’t mean to disturb Freya and the two of you. If my parents disapprove of our relationship despite my hard work, I won’t come over and demand your approval…”Mr. Lynch suddenly said with a snort, “Since you don’t plan to demand it, it shows that your feelings for my daughter are so-so. If your parents can easily stop you from getting in a relationship with Freya, that means your relationship with her is fragile. My daughter won’t want you as well.” Stunned, Freya finally looked up. “Dad…”Deep down, Ryan was delighted. “Of course, I don’t plan to give up easily. In fact, even if my parents disapprove of us being together, I can live with Freya in another place as long as she agrees. I believe I’m capable enough to stand firm without being forced by my parents and protect the Lynch family’s safety. Nevertheless… I don’t want to in
“This kid is amazing.” Mrs. Lynch sighed. “He also helped us have our land approved, which allowed Lynch Corporation to gain a foothold in Canberra. Also, he recommended this villa to us…” “He’s scheming.” Mr. Lynch lamented. “Sure enough, he’s Nathan’s son.”“It’s normal for men to be scheming in the pursuit of love. It’s fine as long as he’s not wicked,” Mrs. Lynch said, “What’s more, if it hadn’t been for Ryan’s help, would our daughter have managed to take Dani with her safely? In truth, Wendy is annoyed as well. After all, Rodney is her biological son. If not for Ryan, the Snow family might not have gone against Rodney.”Mr. Lynch admitted that what Mrs. Lynch said was true.“As I said, I’m fine as long as Ryan’s parents approve of their relationship. Anyway, they’re just in a relationship. They’re not getting married.”Mr. Lynch snorted. “Those people in Melbourne used to secretly laugh at my daughter for being divorced, didn’t they? So what if she’s divorced? Even so, my d
Jessica laughed. “You’re such a responsible person, and you’re a lot more promising than Rodney. What do you plan to do next? What I can tell you is that no one will back you. Even my parents are mad. I don’t know what Rodney has told them, but it seems that they’re eager to get Dani’s custody back.”Ryan immediately flew into a rage. “Rodney must’ve told them that I started flirting with Freya before she got a divorce. When he thought of that, he criticized Freya in public for cuckolding him and called her a b*tch. To put it simply, he blamed me for causing them to end in divorce while portraying himself as a victim.” “Why did Rodney… become like this?” Jessica was dumbfounded. She could not believe the person Ryan was describing was her biological brother. “Jessica, I’ve never kept you in the dark about my relationship with Freya. She’s a woman of integrity,” Ryan said brutally, “As long as Rodney has a guilty conscience, I can continue treating him as my cousin and family mem
Rodney stood behind Old Master Snow. The moment he noticed Ryan’s arrival, he said in agitation, “Grandpa, Uncle Nathan, he’s here. I told you earlier that Ryan and Freya have been secretly flirting with each other, but you didn’t believe me. The two of them have been lying to us and tricking us as though we’re fools. Ryan must explain himself today.”After Ryan heard what Rodney said, his handsome face flashed with a trace of sarcasm. Even so, he was not in a hurry to speak.“Ryan, you really let me down. I’m disappointed in you.” Old Master Snow rapped the floor with the walking cane he was gripping. “Are there no women left in the world? You got together with your cousin’s ex-wife. Have you no shame? If the news spreads, how is the Snow family going to face other people?”“The Snow family has already lost its dignity recently, so what I’ve done won’t make it any worse.” Ryan replied derisively. “Ryan Snow!” Nathan slammed the table in rage. “Watch your attitude. Why did I giv