Remarriage Failed Again Today

Everyone knew Kiera had always liked Ryan.

But no one had expected Kiera to frame Ashley Grant like this.

So, because Ryan was indebted to Kiera, he was going to take her to get her leg treated, which was also a way of getting her out of the picture.

It was the only way he could repay the debt, protect Ashley Grant from being hurt, and avoid making Ashley wait for him indefinitely...

He had thought of everything.

Her younger brother was caught between his benefactor and the woman he loved, yet he had still made such a sound judgment and taken action. Annabelle Linton felt very proud.

Ryan Linton looked at Annabelle Linton gloomily and sighed. "Are you really getting back together with him?"

Annabelle Linton gave a faint laugh. ’Do I have a choice?’

’Besides, Ryan has already planned so much. I won’t add to his stress... it’s not like it would do any good anyway.’

’How amusing. The lie I told Ryan was that I’m still in love with Leona Grant.’

Hah.

Annabelle Linton couldn’t help but let out a bitter laugh.

"He’s actually a good person, and he knows he was wrong now. I’ll be fine. You don’t have to worry about me," Annabelle Linton said softly, her gaze lowered.

"Annabelle Linton..." Ryan’s voice was strained.

Annabelle Linton laughed. "Once you’re abroad, take good care of yourself. I’ll keep an eye on your girl for you. I’ll shut down any potential suitors the moment they appear and report back immediately if anything comes up. I guarantee that when you get back, your girl will still be your girl, okay?"

Ryan Linton gave a mock-disgusted laugh and turned away, his eyes turning slightly red.

’What did I do to deserve such a wonderful sister?’

He smiled. "Well, Sis, I’m leaving everything to you. Call me anytime."

"Okay. When are you leaving?"

"In a few days. I’ll leave after I take care of a few things here."

’I just want to spend a little more time with her.’

"Okay. Take care of yourself over there."

"I will. And remember, don’t tell her anything."

He didn’t want her to wait for him or feel obligated in any way; he just wanted her to live her life normally.

"I know."

"Sis, you’re the only family I have in this world. You have to be happy."

"I’m fine."

...

「The night had grown late.」

Annabelle Linton had gone to help Ryan pack and still hadn’t returned.

’She left at five and she’s still not back. Where could she have gone?’

Leona Grant lay in bed, tossing and turning as he wondered what to do.

’That woman... she couldn’t have gone for a secret rendezvous with Aaron Wyatt, could she...?’

The thought made Leona Grant antsy. He immediately shot up from the bed, intending to go out and find her.

"CLICK—"

The wall lamp switched on. Annabelle Linton looked up into the light, her expression a mask of indifference.

In the dim light, her already cool features seemed even frostier, without a single ripple of emotion.

Their eyes met. Annabelle Linton froze for a second, then pressed her lips together without a word.

Leona Grant sighed in relief. ’As long as she’s back.’

He gave her a faint, endearing smile, his voice soft with warmth and pleasure. "You’re back."

Annabelle Linton gazed at his endearing smile, and a strange, faint feeling stirred in her heart. It was as if something had bumped against it, sending ripples spreading outwards.

But it vanished in an instant, before she could grasp it.

She gave a soft "mhm" and took her nightgown into the bathroom.

On her way in, she paused, then walked back to turn off the wall lamp. "You go to sleep," she said, her face expressionless.

"Okay."

Leona Grant, in high spirits, hummed his agreement. The fact that she was even speaking to him was good enough.

There was no real conversation between them, but the atmosphere was, at the very least, warm.

’I really, really love this feeling—being able to see her whether my eyes are open or closed.’