Justin had a prior engagement with Bella. He was supposed to head home early to try out her new dish.

Since Ryan asked and needed his company, Justin could not say no to him.

The pair arrived at their usual restaurant.

The food and drinks were served in the private room. However, Ryan did not have the appetite. He fiddled with his food and downed one drink after another.

"You have stomach issues. You should refrain from drinking." Justin put his hand over Ryan's glass.

"No one else cares about me apart from you." Ryan flung his back to his seat and laughed.

disregard for yourself will only hurt the people who care about you." Ryan felt a stab in his heart, his trembling fingers nearly dropping his drink. "Is Carrie doing

about this. Carrie will not be marrying

else." Justin took one long look at him and shook his head. "Gregory set Carrie up with Jason and pressured her to

the glass

keep things from you. Carrie only got out of the marriage

gave Ryan an account of what happened

Madam Mila and Ralph were only putting on a show." Ryan's hopeful gaze fell on Justin's face. "Bella had been there when Carrie and I were together. She supports us,

give you and Carrie another shot." Justin swirled the glass in his hand. "But the problem now is that Madam Mila and Ralph are taking the whole thing seriously. That night after the party, Mrs. Mila gave her long-time favorite bracelet to Carrie. It's clear that Madam Mila loves Carrie

a mother?" Ryan jolted to his feet in a panic. Justin

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