The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

"Ryan, you're home early today." Justin responded to his greeting.

"Honey, I'm home after a long day. Aren't you going to give me a hug?" Ryan's eyes carried a gentle smile as he held out his arms to Carrie, ignoring the black coat on his shoulders that slipped off to the ground.

Carrie's heart tightened inexplicably, but she still obediently walked over and snuggled into the man's arms like a cuddly cat.

Ryan's tall frame enveloped her completely like a clam shell. There was a lingering warmth on his body from the heater in his car, transferring into Carrie's skin and gradually easing her nerves.

"Ryan... Don't get mad," Carrie whispered softly, and only the two of them could hear it.

"Hmm? Why would I get mad?" Ryan asked hoarsely, his lips brushing past her ear.

"I, I..."

Carrie had learned to filter her words before speaking now, and she did not dare to continue after thinking about it.

"If you did anything that might make me angry, just give me a kiss. Then I won't be mad." The man's slightly cold lips brushed against her flawless cheek.

but she

tiptoe and pecked his

placed his hand on the small of her back, forcefully turning the brief kiss into a deeper

of refreshments. She was not fazed by the scene and

a tea cup and handing it to Bella first. "Bella, have some

Bella took the cup and withdrew her

and harmonious scene, she vaguely felt something off about Carrie. She seemed a little restrained,

had passed away, her father was basically non-existent, and her grandfather was too unwell to meet her and take care of her. As her sister-in-law Bella needed to keep an eye on Carrie and be more

Justin said calmly, "Ryan, there's something we should

go

friend. He

glass for me and Carrie? She likes it too," Bella smiled as she

"Of course. Right away."