“Bella!” Justin grew worried.
A tall and muscular man like Ryan was being pulled forward helplessly, as if his bones had vanished and he was about to collapse.
“Ryan, you didn’t give Carrie her freedom, claiming it was to protect her, but what was the result? You still screwed everything up!
You couldn’t even ensure her basic safety!”
Bella's eyes were filled with tears, brimming with anger and pain. “You think you're so noble, willing to sacrifice everything for
Carrie. But what have you really lost? The only one who has been sacrificed all along is Carrie!”
Seeing his beloved out in the snow, Justin felt a heaviness in his chest. Without hesitation, he chose to stand by her side, forgoing
an umbrella.
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One was the love of his life, while the other was his best friend. He was torn between the two of them. Staying neutral seemed like
the wisest path forward.
“It was Carrie who gave up her freedom and reputation to be with you. She could have remained the sheltered, privileged daughter
of the Salvador family forever, untouched by the world! Yet she chose to accompany you, devoting her pryears to you and
maturing quickly to becan obedient and dutiful wife for you.”
Bella's angry outburst had brought her to tears without her realizing it. “Carrie has put in so much effort to accommodate you and
consider your needs. She has done everything she can to avoid causing you any trouble! But in the end, why did it turn out like
this?! What did Carrie do to deserve being treated so poorly?!”
Ryan's heart was heavy as he faced these painful questions. His lips quivered, but despite his best efforts, he could not get the
words out.
“It's my fault... It’s all my fault.” Ryan repeatedly admitted his mistakes, his cheeks wet with tears and his messy black hair
covering his once confident eyes.
The once lively and commanding person in Savrow had dimmed so significantly that Justin could hardly recognize him.
“In the past... No matter what | gave her... She always said she liked it. She said she lovedand that she wanted to be with me
forever...”
“That's because Carrie never knew how to say no! Everything Carrie did was to make you happy!” Bella shoved him hard, causing
his body to stagger and almost fall.
“To make you happy.” Those four words struck Ryan with harsh irony. Though he had always proclaimed his intention to pamper
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The love he had believed to be so wonderful was actually built upon Carrie's sacrifices, her suffering, and her kind-hearted efforts
to create a false sense of paradise for him.
“Bella, Ryan knows he was wrong. He truly loves Carrie.” Justin's voice was soft and low as he took off his jacket and draped it over
Bella's shoulders.
“Carrie's world is simple and pure. She has no concept of the deceit and treachery of power struggles. She just wants to live a
peaceful life.”
He was clearly begging.
Bella lowered her eyes and shook her head. “I can’t decide your fate, and | can’t influence anyone else either.”