Chapter 120 What’s Your Relationship With Ryan?
The moment I heard this woman call Ryan “Ry,” and an unexpected
wave of jealousy surged through me.
‘Who was she? And Why was she speaking to him so intimately?–‘
I frowned, studying her carefully.
She was dressed in a high–end designer gown, her makeup flawless,
and the handbag she carried was unmistakably expensive. She
radiated confidence and elegance–the kind of aura that screamed old
money.
The uneasy feeling in my chest only grew stronger.
Instinctively, I turned to Ryan, searching his face for a reaction. To my
surprise, his expression seemed a little off–almost tense.
Before I could say anything to Ryan, the woman smiled brightly at him
and said, “Ryan, what a surprise running into you here.”
There was warmth in her voice, subtle excitement in her eyes–it was
obvious she was happy to see him.
But Ryan’s response was the opposite–cold and distant.
“Mm.” His reply was curt, his tone indifferent. Without hesitation, he
said, “I have things to do.”
With that, he grabbed my hand, picked up the shopping bags, and
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But just then, the woman suddenly reached out and grabbed my arm.
Her grip wasn’t particularly strong, but there was a boldness to it that
made me instinctively frown.
“What are you doing here?” She looked me up and down, her face
clouded with confusion.
I was stunned. ‘Did she–know me?‘
I blinked at her, startled, “You know me?”
She let out a dry chuckle, clearly unimpressed, “Are you really that
forgetful? We just met not long ago, and you’ve already forgotten me?”
I forced an awkward smile, momentarily lost for words.
Thankfully, Ryan noticed my discomfort and stepped in to explain for me, “Gabby has been through a lot recently. Her memory has been
affected.”
“Oh?” The woman raised a perfectly sculpted eyebrow, her expression
instantly turning intriguing.
“I knew I recognized you, but I could never quite remember your name.
Now I get it.”
Her eyes flicked between Ryan and me, taking in every detail. Then, all of a sudden, she let out a small, knowing laugh, “You’re Gabrielle.
You’re Ryan’s nephew Vincent’s-”
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But before she could finish her sentence, Ryan’s face darkened
instantly.
“That’s enough!” His voice was sharp, ice–cold, and filled with clear
warning.
“You should leave.”
I stiffened, my confusion deepening.
‘Vincent again—‘
I couldn’t help but ask, “What am I to Vincent?”
Ryan cut in before she could respond, “It’s nothing. She’s mistaken.”
I bit my lip. Something felt off.
The woman crossed her arms, tingling her head as she muttered, “Ry, why were you so harsh? You scared me.”
She pouted slightly, clearly offended, “I didn’t even say anything wrong
Ryan didn’t budge. His expression remained cold as he interrupted her
once again, “You talk too much.”
A flicker of something–maybe hurt, maybe frustration–passed through her eyes before she quickly masked it. Then she turned her attention back to me, her gaze laced with curiosity and something else I couldn’t quite read, “So you really don’t remember me?”
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She studied me closely, “We’ve met before–at Ry’s law firm and his
apartment.”
I wracked my brain, trying to summon even a single memory, but it
was completely blank.
Shaking my head, I sighed, “I’m sorry, but I really don’t remember.”
She stared at me for several seconds, as if trying to decide whether I
was lying.
Then, finally, she let out a small sigh and shrugged, “Forget it. I guess
you really did lose your memory.”
Her gaze darted between Ryan and me before she suddenly asked,
“But–why are you two shopping together?”
Her question caught me off guard, a strange sense of unease
creeping into my chest.
‘I was Ryan’s wife. Wasn’t it perfectly normal for a husband and wife
to shop together?‘
Then, recalling how casually she had called him by his nickname, I
narrowed my eyes slightly and asked, “What about you? Why do you
call Ryan like that? What’s your relationship with him?”
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