Justin knew that Ryan’s family matters were his sensitive spot. Though Justin cared, he rarely inquired


    about it.


    Be said, “Mrs. Hoffman is a very conservative person. Her husband passed away early, and Ryan is


    her only son. She ced almost all her hopes on him. She can’t even stand Bethany, so how can she


    possibly favor Carrie?”


    She continued, “Ryan is a devoted son and has always respected and loved his mother deeply. Do you


    think he will go against his mother for Carrie? And what about that scheming Zoe? She has always


    treated Bethany as a puppet, pulling strings from behind the scenes. She inherently looks down on


    Shannon’s daughters. Do you think she will treat Carrie well? If Carrie ends up with Ryan in the future,


    there will be turmoil and endless struggles. It’ll only mean suffering and hardship for Carrie. Do you


    think Carrie can be happy like this? Even if Ryan loves her, that love will be gradually exhausted by all


    the conflicts and schemes. Moreover, Carrie is so innocent and naive… How can she possiblypete


    with them?”


    As Be spoke, her eyes teared up and reddened. Her exquisitely fair face made her look like a fairy,


    breathtakingly beautiful.


    “Was she judging Carrie’s situation based on her experiences?’ Justin


    thought.


    Essentially, she was recounting the hardships and grievances she endured during their three years of


    marriage.


    There was no freedom or relief, just bitter tears and broken hearts.


    Be had nothing more to say to this man. She had said what n


    to be said.


    If he insisted on having his own way, she would have to use her o iron fist to solve the problem and


    protect the people that mattered to


    her.


    Watching Be decisively turn to leave, Justin was unable to restrain his intense emotions any longer.


    He embraced her cool and delicate body tightly from behind.


    “You…” Be instantly forgot to breathe. Her heart was pounding hard.


    “I’m sorry. It’s all my fault. I didn’t think it through. If you don’t like it, I won’t bring it up again. I’ll never


    bring it up again.” Justin wrapped his left arm around her soft waist, and his right hand held her slender


    shoulders. His arm encircled her corbone.


    All the strength in his body seemed to gather in those arms as he hugged her tightly.


    He wished that he could merge her into his body.


    Be’s body was tense. Justin’s sultry voice flowed into her ears,


    captivating her.


    “Justin, let go…” She was rejecting him, but her voice was gentle, making her rejection seem


    contradictory


    “I won’t.” Justin’s sharp jaw rested against the hollow of her neck. rubbing against it. “Be, I have


    never been a greedy person. But when ites to you I can never seem to get enough it’s never


    enough, even when I hug or kiss you.”


    He was a man of few words and was not good at expressing himself,


    so even his sweet talk was sinct. Yet, they caused ripples in


    Be’s heart.


    This striking couple were like mas, irresistibly drawn to each other under the streetlight.


    Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    “Be.”


    Suddenly, a gentle yet icy voice rang out from behind them.