“I implore that you entrust Carrie to me Despite my past, I will work to be a good man and the only


    man for Carrie. I will treat her right, even better than Justin toward Ms. Thompson, and I swear on my


    life to make her the happiest woman. I love Carrie. I hope you will give me your blessing to date Carrie


    with the intention of marrying her.” Nervous, Ryan gripped Carrie a little too tightly, and his voice


    trembled.


    Be looked askance at Ryan. Her expectations for Ryan were low since Justin served as the


    benchmark for rtionships.


    Justin stared at Ryan peevishly, doubting thetter could do better than him.


    Ryan’s expression hardened, and his prepared speech tumbled out in a rush. Yet, his eyes held an


    undeniable sincerity.


    The words must have been weighing on him for a long time.


    Nigel let out a wry smile. Ryan reminded him too much of Justin.


    “Ahem. I’m not suspecting you of anything. I just-”


    Even though Gregory had been in the business world for over three decades, he was overwhelmed by


    the young man for a change. He quickly pulled himself together and looked Ryan in the eye. “As at


    father, I hope my daughters will find the right men and start a family. together. But I need to make a few


    things clear-”


    “I know what you’re about to say.”


    Ryan could not look any more serious. “Say no more. I get it. I know everything about Carrie. She’s the


    only woman for me. We have kept it real, sharing everything, including a bed-”


    “What? Don’t tell y-y-you slept with my precious….” Nigel pointed at Ryan, shuddering with fear.


    Ryan waved his arm in a panic. “You got the wrong idea, Grandpa Nigel! I neverid a finger on Carrie.


    Don’t take things the wrong way.”


    Carrie did not get it at first. At that point, she blushed hard and buried her head in the man’s arms.


    Be curled her lips as Carrie relied on Ryan.


    It was a much-needed assurance for Be.


    If Ryan were the man destined for Carrie, she would still pick him even when the world stood against


    her.


    The situation was just like back when Be put everything on the line and chose Justin.


    Ryan’s out-of-the-blue confession was a heavy blow-to Gregory.


    However, now was not the time to talk about it, so Gregory put the matter aside.


    “Justin!”


    Carrie paced toward the bed, her eyes reflecting worry. “Ryan said you injured your head. How do you


    feel? Does it hurt?”


    Justin caressed his sister’s face and replied tenderly, “It doesn’t hurt. Your sister-inw saved me. She


    took great care of me.”


    Ryan was jealous of the bond between Justin and Carrie, even thought they were siblings.


    “That’s great to hear.”


    Carrie suddenly grabbed Be’s hand and dangled it. She asked eagerly, “Can you stay with Justin,


    Be? Can you take care of him. until his release from the hospital? He’ll be happy and get better soon


    if you stay by his side.”


    As her heart skipped a beat, Be pressed her lips together.


    Justin gazed at her with anticipation. He looked like a lonely, stray puppy with tears in his eyes.


    The siblings knew exactly how to manipte her emotions.


    “I won’t shy away from my responsibility because your brother was injured because of me.”


    Be curled her lips. “I will nurse him back to health.”


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