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I picked up old hobbies, carrying a small bag to explore, stopping here and there. Occasionally, inspiration hit, and I created great works. The rebuilt social media account accumulated quite a few followers. I got a cat but was bad at naming, so I just called it “Little Blossom” based on its color. Every day, waking up to see it curled up in my arms, meowing softly at me. It melted my old mother’s heart.
But I never expected to see Ryan Carter again. I was holding Little Blossom, ready to go out, and opened the door to find Ryan standing there. I was only surprised for a moment before understanding. With his connections, tracking me was no surprise. Inside the living room, we sat across from each other waiting for his purpose. At this point, seeing Ryan again, I was surprisingly calm. No questioning, no arguing. Now, we weren’t
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“When are you going back?” “Back where?” “Brooklyn” The air was silent for a moment, not giving me a chance to speak. “The old man is worried about you, Lila Banks. You’re not a child anymore” “Running so far without a word–did you consider others‘ feelings?” “Moreover, you’re pregnant now. Come back with me, have the baby, and my mom will take care of you. Ryan’s voice was tired, yet his tone was commanding.
A surge of irritation rose in me. He didn’t even know I had already aborted the child. Of course, his heart was only for Emma White; he never cared about my affairs. If he had looked into it, he’d know the “bastard” he mentioned was long gone. If the Carter family hadn’t pressured him, Ryan would never have sought me out. I lowered my gaze, smirking coldly, my eyes full of mockery. Tve aborted the child.” “Thank Old Mr. Carter for his concern. I’ll visit him when I have time.” “You can leave now” He didn’t expect my straightforwardness. Ryan shot up, his face dark as ink, gritting his teeth, “Say that again.” “The child?” So he could hear clearly, I repeated slowly. “I said, I’ve already aborted the child” “Ryan Carter, we’re divorced. From now on, please don’t disturb me again. With that, I returned straight to my room.
