That evening, Bella and Justin were set to return to their own place.

As they were about to leave, Carrie threw herself into her sister-in-law's arms, sobbing uncontrollably, crumpling Bella's black dress, and soaking the front of it with her tears.

One might have thought they would never see each other again.

Bella took her time to console Carrie, promising frequent visits and earnestly advising Ryan to not always bury himself in minor troubles at the Hoffman Group. She told him to find time to take Carrie out more, so she would not feel like a caged canary, deprived of the joy of freedom.

Ryan swore vehemently and embraced his tearful, petite girlfriend, standing at the door to see them off.

As their car pulled away, Bella could not hold back any longer. Her shoulders shook as tears, clear and sparkling like fallen stars, trailed down her cheeks.

"Don't cry, Bella."

Justin's breath quickened out of concern as he enveloped her quivering shoulders with his strong arm, drawing her close to soothe her and gently rubbing his chin against her head.

see her again. If you miss Carrie, we can invite her to stay with us for a while. Or I could buy a larger villa. If you'd like, she could live with us permanently. Yasmin will become the CEO's secretary, so she'll be

Can you even call yourself Ryan's best friend for coming up with such a terrible idea

them just to make me happy?

then pressed

Seeing how Carrie also didn't want you to leave, I thought I

the one who told me not

kiss left Bella's breath ragged. Her eyes glistened with tears, and a fluttering sensation filled her chest. "So try not

her eyes, which captivated his heart. Her lips curled into a subtle, playful smile. "Bella, are

as she shyly bit her lip. "I

as Justin's eyes sparkled with warmth and adoration, ready to

It was Bella's phone.

Let me take this

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