Ryan gasped for air as though there was not enough oxygen in the air.

Driven by his deep sense of loyalty, Ryan chose to stand against Gregory to defend his two best friends at that party. But the price he had to pay for his decision was truly high. He may never be able to marry the woman he loves most.

He could challenge the entire Hoffman family and was willing to even risk everything. But how could Carrie do that? She seemed so helpless and afraid. Even if she wanted to, how could he allow her to handle all that pressure and abandon everyone?

"Carrie, come back home. You're a good girl. Listen to Daddy and come home." Gregory's gaze softened as he looked at Carrie and opened his arms.

"You're still young and don't understand the ways of the world. You can't see through people's hearts. You don't even know when you've been deceived. But it doesn't matter. I don't blame you. As long as you come back, you'll still be Daddy's good daughter... Daddy's most beloved daughter."

Carrie felt as if all the energy had been sucked out of her. She stood frozen in place.

She had already lost her mother, so she did not want to lose her father as well. But she could not stand the thought of losing Ryan.

"Carrie, Daddy treats you so well. Are you willing to make Daddy angry?" Bethany immediately chimed in, seizing the opportunity to vent her frustration. "You used to stay at home all the time, not knowing how wicked the world outside is. When it comes to men, you can't believe their words. Not a single one.

even see your own mistakes! Carrie, this guy who sweet-talks you every day is actually the biggest player in Savrow, and he's had more relationships than anyone! He's

his embrace, his hand resting on her back to comfort her. Even though he was struggling to keep his emotions in check, he always

"Ryan, I'm sorry... I..."

of everyone in the Salvador

three of them, they exuded an overwhelming, unstoppable force, as if they were

shrank, while

tears

nod. No words were.exchanged, yet it was enough, As best friends for twenty years, they had an unspoken bond that

Carrie's pale complexion

at the moment and was

be fine." Ryan's voice was hoarse

eventually fixing his gaze on

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