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

Suddenly, water splashed everywhere.

water's surface, her slender arms tightly embracing his

tears fell 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

but Carrie

would put himself in

the morning without Ryan by her side and that he would get arrested...

wanted him to be

home earlier from now on?" Carrie asked, her

"So, you've missed me."

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

bear with it for a few more days. Soon, we can be

did not

bed and holding his

lay awake, eyes open,

was normal, kneeling on the bed to fix Ryan's

meticulous as Justin in fashion. He also did not like wearing ties, finding them constricting. His suits were mostly casual, and on his well-built frame, they exuded

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