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 handsome

Suddenly, water splashed everywhere.

body broke the water's surface, her slender arms tightly embracing his neck 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?

but

Ryan would put

without Ryan by her side and that he would get

she just wanted him to be

home earlier from now on?" Carrie asked, her

"So, you've missed me."

damp, delicate shoulder, kissing her body inch

a few more days. Soon, we can be together all the

they did not make

exhausted lately. After getting into bed and holding his beloved

Carrie lay awake, eyes open,

morning, she pretended everything was normal, kneeling

wearing ties, finding them constricting. His suits were mostly casual, and

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