"Thank you for thepliment, Madam M," Carrie said, blushing.


    Ralph stood silently behind his mother. His intense gaze was fixed on Carrie, never wavering for a moment.


    With a warm smile, M took off the gleaming emerald bracelet from her left wrist and slipped it onto Carrie''s delicate wrist without hesitation.


    "I came in a rush and didn''t prepare much. I hope you won''t dislike this small gift, Ms. Carrie."


    Carrie was not the only one stunned, even Paul was taken aback. The imperial green emerald bracelet was worth millions of dors, yet M gave it to Carrie so casually. Such generosity! Even he was tempted!


    "No, Madam M, this is too precious. I can''t ept it," Carrie said, trying to remove it, but M stopped her.


    "Ah, a gift from an elder should never be refused. Besides, we Thompsons never take back our gifts. If you don''t ept it, it would really hurt my feelings."


    "Then, thank you," Carrie said, blushing with embarrassment. Her careful way of holding her wrist amused M.


    M suddenly understood why her son liked Carrie so much. This girl was simple, sincere, and adorable.


    As they were about to leave, Ralph could not hold back any longer and spoke in a hoarse voice, "Carrie."


    Carrie quietly met his gaze, her bright eyes shining.


    "I didn''te tonight to rescue you," Ralph confessed, his heart pounding as he confessed to her quickly. "I just missed you and wanted to see you." Before the stunned Carrie could react, Ralph quickly got into the car, which sped away from the scene.


    "Pfft..."The usually serious Paul burst intoughter.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    "Uncle Paul, what''s so funny?" Carrie asked, puzzled.


    Paul suppressed hisughter. "Young Master Ralph is quite interesting."


    On the way back, in the dimly lit car, Ralph''s cheeks were flushed red.


    "Son, you have good taste." M sighed softly, patting his shoulder. "But, unfortunately, Ryan got there before you."


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    "Ryan fell for Carrie long ago and made many sacrifices for her. This is something that I cannotpare to," Ralph said hoarsely, his brows furrowed.


    "But in the end, they broke up. Pursuing Ms. Carrie now isn''t considered taking advantage of the situation right?" M was also conflicted but still rooted for her lovelorn son. "Son, you have spent your life for others. This time, be selfish and fight for yourself, okay?"


    Ralph did not know how to respond. He quietly took out his phone and sent a message to Be.


    [Be, I think my feelings for Carrie are more than just liking her.]


    Taking a deep breath, he sent another message.


    [Do you believe that what I feel for her is love?]


    Be''s reply came without hesitation. [I do.]


    [When I went after Justin, he was the unattainable light of my life, yet every day I felt like I loved him a little more than the day before. Ralph, Carrie has the freedom to choose. But you also have the right to pursue your love. Don''t leave with any regrets.]