Nigel's words really packed a punch. The one and only person who could talk some sense into Gregory was his own father. Bethany huddled behind Gregory like a frightened bird, too terrified to even look up.

Bella quickly went over to Carrie and whispered, "Carrie, don't be afraid... I'm here with Justin and Grandpa Nigel." Carrie looked up from Ryan's embrace, her usually radiant face now puffy from crying. Ryan's chest was wet with her tears.

"Annie..."

Upon hearing that name, Bella's eyes filled with tears instantly, and her heart felt unbearable pain.

Carrie choked back her tears, clutching tightly to Ryan's clothes. She softly said, "I don't want to be separated from Ryan."

At that moment, Ryan felt like his heart was being crushed. He held her tighter as if he would never let her go. "We won't be separated, Carrie. No matter what happens, I will never leave you."

Bella was momentarily stunned, her heart was filled with pain. This moment reminded her of the time when Wyatt kept her locked at home, and she had to jump out of the window on a stormy night like a crazy person to find Justin.

him that she

stubborn, but in the

He was selfish and merciless. Would he even think about Carrie? He only cared about himself, and the family's image always came before everything else, even at the expense

you never really get what I'm saying! Today, I'm here to back up these young

a cold stare. "So, you said you'd never agree to this marriage even if you were to

What are you

..

so enraged that steam seemed to be coming out of his head. His eyes were bloodshot with anger and his words even sounded a bit

your mind? And you're the respected chairman of the Salvador

younger generation like that! Ryan still respects you because of Carrie and Justin, but it seems like you think that

embarrassed!"

onto the stair railing as his veins throbbed and he clenched his

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