Ryan carried his beloved wife back to their bedroom.

In just a few swift movements, he removed the white cotton dress stained with paint from her body and carried her into the bathroom.

Steam filled the bathtub as Ryan carefully placed her inside. Afraid he could not control himself, he stayed by the tub, rolling up the sleeves of his black shirt and gently wiping her delicate, fragile skin.

He noticed how the girl, once slightly plump from his care, had recently become thinner again. He had noticed her flat belly, delicate collarbones, and pointed chin.

Ryan pursed his lips tightly. He could not help but feel his heart ache.

Suddenly, he began to regret his decision.

If he had not taken on this task, he could have spent every day with Carrie. They could have lived a simple and happy life. Would that not be wonderful?

But if he had not fought for the position, the Hoffman Group would have fallen into Liam's hands eventually.

No.

Even if it meant destroying the group, Ryan could not let that beast have his way.

"Um..."

slowly opened her eyes. Just as she realized she was looking at Ryan's

Suddenly, water splashed everywhere.

broke the water's surface, her slender arms tightly embracing his neck as she burst into

on Ryan's shoulders as he held her smooth body in his arms, wishing he could embed her into his flesh and blood. He got scared. "What's wrong? Why are you crying all of a sudden? Did anyone do something to

asked nervously, but

Ryan would put himself in danger for

darkness of night. She feared that she would wake up in the morning without Ryan by her side and that he

now, she just wanted

you come home earlier from now on?" Carrie asked, her eyes red and full of

"So, you've missed me."

lips against her damp, delicate shoulder, kissing her body inch by inch@ntil he lightly bit down on her

it for a few more days. Soon, we

did not

been too exhausted lately. After getting into bed and holding

Carrie lay awake, eyes open,

she pretended everything was normal, kneeling

did not like wearing ties, finding them constricting. His suits were mostly casual, and on his well-built frame,

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