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."

and gracefully

has been raised by

to be able to accept reality. I didn't expect it to turn out like this," Ryan muttered, his voice filled

sense of emptiness. His chest felt suffocated, and he struggled to catch his breath. His body and mind felt like they were under intense pressure.

cared about Carrie... I thought... I thought Carrie had come to terms with this.

all?!" Bella was even angrier now. She strode up to Ryan, grabbed his collar, and continued, "From

and assuming she can

wanted to persuade her, but he feared saying too much would backfire. After all,

a pang in

Her obedience, gentleness, and compliance often made him overlook

something, even the lovemaking that nearly broke her back every