Chapter 1982

"Tsk, your father can't keep any secrets." Nigel dropped the pretense, his face lighting up with joy. "Ryan, to be honest, Gregory and I came here today to formally discuss your marriage with Carrie."

"Grandpa Nigel..." Overwhelmed with emotion, Ryan's breath grew heavy, and his words came out in a jumble. "Grandpa... I..."

Suddenly, his tears flowed uncontrollably, as if his tear ducts had burst.

Overwhelmed with joy, he wept uncontrollably, his tears flowing like a torrential flood.

With her frail frame, Carrie hugged him tightly. Her flushed face caught each of his burning tears.

Though she could not speak, her tender, contented gaze offered him immense comfort.

"Good girl, there's no need to say anything. I understand."

Nigel's eyes misted over as he joined the hands of the two young people. "I'm getting old, and so is Gregory. The one who can walk with Carrie until the end, who can love and cherish her all her life, is none other than you. Your days ahead will be filled with happiness."

"Grandpa Nigel, Chairman Salvador... I will definitely make Carrie... happy," Ryan promised, entwining his fingers with hers. Each word was a heartfelt vow.

knelt by the bed, gently wiping away his

Chairman Salvador? Isn't it time to address

finished the sentence, Gregory felt embarrassed and then coughed awkwardly. "Ahem, we'll discuss it further once you're

called out urgently,

was startled. His heart pounded loudly,

can't you hear him calling you?" Nigel nudged him with

to reality. He took a deep breath and forced a reassuring

beginning of next month was

that day and arrange a grand, romantic proposal. However, Carrie, who saw through

did not even want

With Yasmin gone, Carrie retreated to her small, dark corner. Apart from her family, she was deeply anxious

Carrie's mental state, it seemed unlikely they

Ryan. He would have gladly given the world

evening, Ryan called Justin and

of you, the ceremony isn't really that

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