Ryan felt like he'd been shot in the heart, and he was visibly shaken by the pain.

Justin said, "In the Salvador family, she had no independence and lived an unhappy life. Now that she's with you, her whole life is dictated by you and revolves around your wishes. It's too much. I don't think it's healthy for her to be so submissive."

Justin closed his eyes and took a sip of wine. "Maybe both of you need some time apart to cool off and really think about how to move forward in this relationship."

"Justin... Do you hear yourself?!" Ryan slammed his hands on the table, causing the wine in the decanter to ripple. His eyes were crimson, more intense than the red wine.

"When you pursued Bella, I never left your side during your toughest times! It's fine if you won't support me now... Are you asking me to give up?"

Ryan's voice cracked with pain and bitterness.

"In your eyes, I am just a reckless and irresponsible bastard who abandons things halfway, right? You never really wanted Carrie and me to be together... From the very beginning, you never truly intended to entrust Carrie to me! I've just wasted my time with you!"

"Ryan,

go and take a step back or give her up... Let me ask you, Justin,

the same for me. If I lost Carrie, what would be the point of living? When you suggest reconsidering this relationship or

make her world collapse!" Justin's eyes darkened, his current worry and anxiety resembling that of a father choosing a

ordinary people can withstand, she can't handle. To love her, you need courage, perseverance, and patience that are a million times

in his heart. He realized he was at

loud and distinct voice interrupted them. "What's with all

looked up to see Bella standing in the living room, her hand on

speaking, Bella's eyes fell upon Ryan's

chance

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