The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

That evening, Bella and Justin were set to return to their own place.

As they were about to leave, Carrie threw herself into her sister-in-law's arms, sobbing uncontrollably, crumpling Bella's black dress, and soaking the front of it with her tears.

One might have thought they would never see each other again.

Bella took her time to console Carrie, promising frequent visits and earnestly advising Ryan to not always bury himself in minor troubles at the Hoffman Group. She told him to find time to take Carrie out more, so she would not feel like a caged canary, deprived of the joy of freedom.

Ryan swore vehemently and embraced his tearful, petite girlfriend, standing at the door to see them off.

As their car pulled away, Bella could not hold back any longer. Her shoulders shook as tears, clear and sparkling like fallen stars, trailed down her cheeks.

"Don't cry, Bella."

Justin's breath quickened out of concern as he enveloped her quivering shoulders with his strong arm, drawing her close to soothe her and gently rubbing his chin against her head.

never going to see her again. If you miss Carrie, we can invite her to stay with us for a while. Or I could buy a larger villa.

you even call yourself Ryan's best friend for coming up with such a terrible

sniffed her red nose, gently poking Justin's chest. "The newlyweds haven't had many comfortable days with each other yet, and you want to separate them just to make me

off guard, Justin froze momentarily, then pressed

kisses, he smiled wryly. "I didn't consider all that. Seeing how Carrie also didn't want you to leave,

me not to disturb the

Bella's breath ragged. Her eyes glistened with tears, and a fluttering sensation filled her chest. "So try not to create

are you asking me to stop stirring things up, or do you want our

as she shyly bit her lip. "I didn't mean

and adoration, ready to engage

It was Bella's phone.

me

out of Justin's warm embrace. She got anxious when