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."

that's the case... Mom, I want

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.

arm and quickly glanced

in a low voice. "My situation

care about anything else." Ralph let out a self-deprecating laugh. "My principle is to

"You're such a..."

Mila, Ralph." Bella interrupted, walking

stood up in

conversation earlier. But I wasn't eavesdropping

'Not eavesdropping on purpose? This woman's habit of eavesdropping

heard everything, I have nothing to hide. I

brows furrowed with

"Ralph, you're my only son, and you've never been in a relationship. Do you even understand what love is? You spend all your time at the police station, constantly investigating cases. You've seen more

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