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."

Carrie from Ryan's embrace and gracefully

were stunned. This female secretary, who has been raised by

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

of emptiness. His chest felt suffocated, and he struggled to catch his breath. His body and mind

never truly cared about Carrie... I thought... I thought Carrie had come to terms

Have you ever considered Carrie's feelings at all?!" Bella was even angrier now. She strode up to Ryan, grabbed his collar, and continued, "From the moment you flirted with Carrie and brought her to live with you, you

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

He wanted to persuade her, but he feared saying too much would backfire. After all, he wasn't

everything that had happened, feeling a pang in his heart as regret clouded his

asked if Carrie liked or wanted any of it. Her obedience, gentleness, and compliance often made him overlook her true thoughts. Every time he

nearly broke her back every night, she would

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