Chapter 100

"Ryan, stop! Leave her alone. She's pregnant, can't you see? Are you trying to kill her?" Ivy's voice cut through the fog of his anger.

She rushed towards them and pulled Ryan's hands off Bella's neck.

Bella staggered backward and fell onto the bed, gasping for air and holding her neck. Ivy handed her a glass of water, which she gulped down, coughing and struggling to breathe.

Ryan stormed out of the room in frustration, his hands shaking."Are you okay?" Ivy asked Bella, concern in her voice."Yes, I'm fine. Your brother tried to kill me. I will have to report him to the authorities," Bella gasped."I'm really sorry about that. I will go talk to him. Sorry, Bella," Ivy said, making sure Bella was stable before leaving to find Ryan.

Ivy found Ryan in his study, sipping whisky from a glass. She sat across from him, her expression serious.

"That wasn't so good, Ryan. You almost killed her," Ivy said."I don't care. She should just leave me alone," Ryan replied, his voice void of emotion.

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