The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Bella and Justin exchanged stunned glances.

It sounded like Ralph wanted to marry Carrie.

Mila exclaimed in shock, "Ralph, what are you saying? You want to marry Ms. Carrie? When did you start having feelings for that girl?! And why are you getting mixed up in Ms. Carrie's relationship with Mr. Hoffman? Don't become a homewrecker. Your thick skin wouldn't be enough to save you from embarrassment! The young masters of the Thompson family shouldn't get involved as the third party in someone else's relationship."

Ralph just stayed quiet.

Meanwhile, Justin and Bella stood there awkwardly in silence.

After a while, Ralph spoke with a tinge of bitterness. "Back then, I chose to give up because I saw that Carrie and Ryan were deeply in love, and Ryan truly cared for Carrie. So, I hoped that Carrie's path to love would be smooth and without trouble. I didn't want to cause her any problems."

'Didn't want to cause her any problems.' Bella lowered her gaze as she sighed to herself.

The truth was, Ralph and Carrie were quite compatible. They were both people who put others first and were understanding of those around them. They had strong empathy, and were very perceptive. Bella had often wondered if Carrie would be happier with Ralph. But when it came to love, dwelling on "what ifs" was useless.

"But now, Carrie is about to marry someone she doesn't love at all."

with urgency, brimming with long-suppressed, ardent yearning. "If that's the case... Mom, I want to do what I want for once. I

Even if they've split up for some reason, Ms. Carrie may not have a place for you in her heart. To put it bluntly, Ryan is the love of her life. Can you honestly commit to being with someone who loves someone else? Can you guarantee you won't end up regretting it or resenting her down the line?

married Dad, you knew he had someone he was deeply in love with. Did you ever

arm and quickly glanced at Bella's slightly pale but beautiful

a low voice. "My situation was different

way. I will only go for what want. I don't care about anything else." Ralph let out a self-deprecating laugh. "My principle is to make

"You're such a..."

Mila, Ralph." Bella interrupted, walking in

Ralph stood up in surprise. "Bella, you

heard your conversation earlier. But I wasn't

This woman's habit of eavesdropping was practically written into her

shining with sincerity. "Bella, since you heard everything, I have nothing to hide. I want to fight for the chance to make

brows furrowed

you're my only son, and you've never been in a relationship. Do you even understand what love is? You spend all your