The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Yasmin felt extremely uneasy seeing the anguish and pain in Ryan's crimson eyes.

In truth, she had never agreed with Ryan's "tough love" approach. She felt it was too cruel for someone as fragile as Carrie. But the reality of Shannon facing a death sentence couldn't stay hidden forever. It was best to address it now rather than let it become a bigger problem later on.

It was better to face the harsh truth now than suffer long-term pain.

Yasmin realized she had underestimated how much influence Ryan had over Carrie, or how intense and unpredictable the gentle and obedient Carrie could become during a relapse.

"Yasmin, take Carrie back to her room to rest," Justin said as he turned toward Ryan worriedly.

"Ryan, you're not in good condition either. Let Yasmin take care of Carrie for now."

embrace and gracefully took her

raised by Ryan since

to be able to accept reality. I didn't expect it to turn out like this,"

he struggled to catch

cared about Carrie... I thought... I thought Carrie

his collar, and continued, "From the moment you flirted

even forced her to face the Hoffman family, only for her to be scrutinized by your grandfather and mother! And now you're imposing your thoughts on her and assuming she can accept and bear them! Where does your inexplicable confidence come from?! Have you ever really thought about Carrie? Have you ever considered her perspective? Have you ever cared about her feelings?!"

feared saying too much would backfire. After all, he wasn't exactly

recalled everything that had happened, feeling a pang in his heart

had indeed never asked if Carrie liked or wanted any of it. Her obedience, gentleness, and compliance often made him overlook her true

the lovemaking that nearly broke