Chapter 613
Chapter 613:
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Ryan’s eyes darkened as a bitter smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. His reply was laced with deliberate cruelty.
“Is that so? You didn’t need to bother me with such trivial nonsense. She’s heartless, and she’s not worth a second of my time p>
Maisie’s heart leaped with secret joy.
Ryan’s words, though harsh, hinted at something she desperately wanted to believe: that his feelings for Jenessa had withered away—that he no longer cared.
“You’re right. Jenessa doesn’t deserve you,” Maisie echoed, her voice laced with a quiet urgency.
Concern softened her tone as she continued, “Ryan, I know your work keeps you busy, but you still need to take care of yourself. If dessert isn’t what you want, I can make some soup and bring it to your office. It’ll do wonders for your health p>
Ryan, however, declined once more, his voice steady as he reminded her, “You’re pregnant now, Maisie. It’s better if you stay at the villa and avoid running around p>
On any other day, Maisie would have felt a flutter of happiness, interpreting his words as a sign that he cared. But today, something was different. A pang of anxiety crept into her chest, a sense of impending loss that she couldn’t shake.
“Ryan,” she began, her voice trembling slightly, “I haven’t seen you in days, and I miss you so much. Lately, I’ve been feeling so down, even having nightmares.” Her sadness deepened as she added, “The doctor said the baby’s health isn’t great right now and needs your presence p>
She paused, the tears she’d been holding back finally slipping down her cheeks.
“I just want you with me, Ryan,” Maisie pleaded, her voice breaking.
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“I know I have no right to ask you to treat me like you used to. I don’t expect to be your wife anymore. I just want to stay by your side p>
But Ryan remained unmoved, his heart hardened by the memory of all the times Maisie had hurt Jenessa.
He wasn’t naive; he saw through Maisie’s act.
She wasn’t reaching out out of kindness or concern—she was trying to manipulate him.
Maisie’s earlier mention of Jenessa’s engagement to Richard wasn’t lost on him either. She wasn’t just testing his feelings for Jenessa; she was hinting at something more.
Ryan took a deep breath, his mind racing. If he didn’t give in to Maisie’s demands, it would seem as if his heart still belonged to Jenessa. But giving Maisie what she wanted felt like surrendering to her games.
Finally, Ryan spoke, his voice cold and deliberate.
“You want a title, don’t you? Fine. I’ll give you the title you desire. Will that be enough p>
Maisie dropped the pity act, her eyes widening with disbelief.
“What do you mean?” she asked, her voice trembling with a mix of hope and confusion.
Ryan’s expression remained cold and detached as he spoke in a low, measured tone.
“I’ll have Rohan set a date for our engagement party. Until then, you’d better take care of yourself and the baby so you can attend without any issues p>
Maisie’s heart leaped at his words, a surge of joy flooding through her.
“Really? You… you want to marry me?” she gushed, her voice barely containing her excitement.
Ryan’s gaze hardened as he responded, his tone carrying a hint of warning.