Watching Ryan embrace Carrie, Ralph felt a stinging sensation in his eye. He could not help but capture the moment on his phone. "Mr. Ralph, I'm curious. When did you realize it was us?" Dressed as the pink bunny mascot, Yasmin could not hold back her curiosity. "Maybe it's a cop's intuition."

Ralph did not tell Yasmin that he believed love was something one could never hide.

The moment he saw the dog mascot holding Carrie like a treasure, he knew it was Ryan.

"Please let Mr. Hoffman and Ms. Carrie spend a bit more time together. We promise not to disturb you again." Yasmin pleaded earnestly. "Don't worry about me. As long as Carrie is happy, that's all that matters." Ralph's voice was hoarse, as if filled with bitter sand.

Despite his reluctance, Ryan returned Carrie to Ralph's side.

He feared Carrie would find out about his disguise if he spent more time with her.

"Why are you crying?" Ralph gently asked Carrie, handing her a tissue.

"It's nothing. It's nothing..." Carrie murmured, wiping her puffy eyes.

Ralph knew why she was crying. His heart ached, but he still showed her a bright smile.

"Are you hungry? Let's go. I'll take you for some delicious food!"

The dog mascot watched them walk away. Then, it slowly turned and dragged itself in the opposite direction, its large head hanging low.

Yasmin followed Ryan to a secluded spot before removing her mascot head. Her black hair was plastered to her face with sweat as she took deep breaths of fresh air.

"Mr. Hoffman, you should take yours off, too. It's stifling. Mr. Hoffman?"

Yasmin called out to him twice. However, Ryan remained facing the wall, unresponsive.

Alarmed, she hurried forward and took off his headgear.

"Mr. Hoffman, you..."

moment, Yasmin's eyes widened

stunning eyes were red and swollen. They could barely stay open. Ryan's sweat and tears had nearly

Yasmin's throat tightened with sympathy, wanting to comfort Ryan but not knowing

the wall, his body drained of all strength. He was on the verge

was now so difficult to approach that even being close

the past and present

"Why did she cry...?"

Ryan finally spoke in

was about to respond, Ryan answered his own question. "Could it be

heir of the Hoffman family finally lost his unparalleled confidence

still loves you. No one can replace you

could overcome all

a deep breath and

Ralph and Carrie watched a

the long-awaited fireworks show was about to

viewing spot in advance. The two of them stood side by side, eagerly gazing at

into the crowd. He gazed at Carrie's soft, beautiful figure and the

up to the sky like a meteor, blossoming into the most brilliant flowers against the velvety night. "Wow... Ralph!

bright eyes widened with surprise as she pointed to the night sky. "It's so beautiful! That one is so

"Yeah, beautiful."

interest in the fireworks. He stared intently at

not often have the chance to be

did, even just one more glance at

cheers, Ralph could no longer contain his

like you. Will

and steady, the laughter

fireworks above. She

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