Chapter 225: Asking for a Divorce Right Away

Chapter 225: Chapter 225: Asking for a Divorce Right Away

Whether it was back then or now, the Grant Family’s social standing had always been beneath the Sterling Family’s.

So even if they could do it all over again, nothing would change.

’Unless I could go back with my memories, knowing what might happen in the future.’

"It’s my fault, and your father’s! Why didn’t he do something sooner, instead of letting the Sterling Family look down on us! And it’s my fault, too. My poor health was a burden to you and our family, and we spent all our savings on it!"

If not for that, the Grant Family had had its glory days too.

I’m not saying we were on the same level as the Sterling Family, but we weren’t that far behind.

"Okay, Mom, please stop thinking about all that! The reason I didn’t want to tell you in the first place was because I was afraid you’d overthink it and keep dwelling on it! If you keep this up, I won’t be able to tell you anything from now on."

"No, no, no, I’ll stop. I won’t think about it anymore! Just like you said, what’s past is past. We should look forward to our new life; that’s what’s most important." Chloe Shea smiled. "When will you have time to come over again? When you get off work early? Come back to my place, and I’ll make you dumplings!"

Then, she deliberately added,

"This time, I absolutely will not contact anyone from the Sterling Family ever again. They can all get lost!"

This was probably the harshest thing Evelyn had ever heard her mother say.

She couldn’t help but laugh.

"Okay, Mom! As soon as I’m not busy, I’ll come visit."

"I’ll be waiting, then."

After hanging up with her mother, Evelyn turned to go back to the hospital room.

Suddenly—

She vaguely saw a familiar figure around a corner not far down the corridor.

’It looked like Ryan Sterling.’

’After all, with his height and how much he stood out, it would be hard to mistake someone else for him.’

Just as Evelyn squinted to get a better look, the person seemed to notice her and turned to leave.

On instinct, she called out to him!

"Ryan Sterling!"

Hearing her voice, the quickly departing figure froze.

But he didn’t turn around. After a brief pause, he immediately started walking away again.

Evelyn’s brow furrowed. She chased after him. "Ryan Sterling, what are you running from? Stop right there!"

This time, the figure finally stopped.

She caught up to him in a few strides and, sure enough, was met with the sight of Ryan Sterling’s handsome face.

Evelyn was completely unprepared, so she just froze on the spot.

The two of them just stared at each other, neither able to say a word.

After what felt like an eternity, Evelyn finally snapped out of it and gave a soft cough. "Um... are you here to see me?"

Perhaps he was afraid she would immediately bring up the divorce and a trip to the Civil Affairs Bureau.

Ryan Sterling’s tone was somewhat cold. He said flatly, "No. I had some business here. I just happened to see you on the phone and paused for a moment."

"Oh..."

"I have something to do, so I’m leaving."

Ryan’s voice was flat, his expression as indifferent as ever.

He had just taken a single step when Evelyn followed him again. "You..."

"By the way," he cut in, "I’ll be going abroad with my parents for medical treatment soon, so I won’t be in the country. Our business will have to wait a while."

He had decided to strike first.

Evelyn was taken aback for a moment before nodding. "Oh. Okay, I understand."

She looked like she wanted to say something more, but Ryan’s phone rang.

He frowned as he glanced at the screen, then answered, "Mom."

"Ryan, hurry back! Your father collapsed again!"