Ex-husband’s Regret (Ryan and Charlotte) novel Chapter 495

Chapter 495 

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Frank’s tall figure stiffened slightly before he let out a chuckle. The sound of running water from the faucet filled the room as he washed off the soap on his hands, wiped away the water stains, and turned around to pull me into his arms. 

The man lowered his head slightly, his eyes shining as he looked at me, and pinched my face. “Charlotte, it’s because I’m not strong enough that I feel uneasy. It has nothing to do with you.” 

I wrapped my arms around his neck and said earnestly, “You’ve already done a great job!” 

“Charlotte…” He gently rubbed my face with his thumb, a trace of self–reproach crossing his eyes. “If I had truly done well enough, you wouldn’t have been kidnapped when you were young, and two years ago, Luke wouldn’t have found you and forced you back to Ryan.” 

“How old were you when I was kidnapped?” 

I looked up at him, trying to ease his guilt. “And as for Luke finding me… in the end, none of these things are your fault.” 

His fingertip rested on the corner of my eye, his voice deep. “But if I were strong enough, these things wouldn’t have happened.” 

Human nature was like that. 

No one dared to bully the strong. 

Just like the kidnapping when we were kids–if Frank and I had made the kidnappers pay a severe price, then Mrs. Shaw wouldn’t have dared to entertain such thoughts. 

Two years ago was the same. At that time, Luke only dared to use the threat because Frank still depended on the Smith family. 

I hugged him tightly. “Then let’s work hard together. Frank, you’re not alone.” 

The Shaw family’s residence. 

Bethany threw a cup at her assistant. “Are you useless or what? No matter how famous Yasmin is, she’s only holding a celebration banquet in Jeswood! And we, the Shaw family, can’t even get an invitation?” 

This time, Yasmin’s celebration banquet attracted the attention of all the socialites in Jeswood. Everyone was waiting to see which families received invitations and which did not. 

The Shaw family had indeed declined a bit in recent years, but as a deeply–rooted large family, Bethany didn’t believe that Yasmin would dare to leave the Shaw family out so soon. Therefore, she had made it clear that Yasmin had promised to send an invitation to the Shaw family. 

If they didn’t get it, her enemies and rivals would definitely laugh at her behind her back! 

The assistant tried to dodge but couldn’t. his forehead swelled immediately. “Miss…” 

“What’s going on?” Mrs. Shaw stepped out of the elevator, her brows furrowed slightly as she looked at Bethany. “What’s worth getting so angry about?” 

Bethany shot a harsh glance at the assistant and muttered to Mrs. Shaw, “It’s about the celebration 

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banquet. This useless person couldn’t even manage to get an invitation.” 

Mrs. Shaw’s expression darkened, her eyes carrying a hint of subtlety. “You still want to go to Yasmin’s celebration banquet?” 

“Yes!” 

Bethany stamped her foot. “If I don’t get to go, I’ll definitely be laughed at!” 

“Go take care of that bruise on your head first.” 

Mrs. Shaw waved her hand to send the assistant away before sternly saying, “What’s there to laugh about? How impressive is Yasmin? Even if she sent an invitation to our family, you’re still not allowed to go!” 

“Why?” Bethany sprang up, displeased. “Mom, why do you always act so autocratic when it comes to Yasmin?” 

Over the years, they weren’t even allowed to watch any TV dramas or movies featuring Yasmin! 

If she appeared at any gala, they couldn’t watch it either. 

But Bethany was still a big fan of Yasmin! 

Back in school, she had even secretly gone to a live event just to get Yasmin’s autograph. 

Mrs. Shaw’s face was cold. “I said no, so it’s a no. Bethany, have I spoiled you too much over the years? Why is it that now you don’t listen to anyone?” 

Bethany, “Then you have to give me a reason. Did she seduce Dad or something?” 

Mrs. Shaw’s anger flared up unexpectedly. “If you have time to worry about this, you might as well think about how, when that old woman recovers and Charlotte is brought back, there might not be a place for you in the Shaw family!” 

“I…” 

At the mention of this, Bethany deflated like a deflated ball, her emotions sinking. She took Mrs. Shaw’s arm and spoke softly, “Mom… what should I do? Please think of a way, I’m begging you… I have so many scores to settle with her. If she gains control, she’ll definitely kick me out!”