"Ryan, you're home early today." Justin responded to his greeting.

"Honey, I'm home after a long day. Aren't you going to give me a hug?" Ryan's eyes carried a gentle smile as he held out his arms to Carrie, ignoring the black coat on his shoulders that slipped off to the ground.

Carrie's heart tightened inexplicably, but she still obediently walked over and snuggled into the man's arms like a cuddly cat.

Ryan's tall frame enveloped her completely like a clam shell. There was a lingering warmth on his body from the heater in his car, transferring into Carrie's skin and gradually easing her nerves.

"Ryan... Don't get mad," Carrie whispered softly, and only the two of them could hear it.

"Hmm? Why would I get mad?" Ryan asked hoarsely, his lips brushing past her ear.

"I, I..."

filter her words before speaking now, and she did not dare

give me a kiss. Then I won't be

presence, Carrie felt embarrassed, but she was even more

stood on tiptoe and

that? He placed his hand on the small of her back, forcefully

tray of refreshments. She was not fazed by the scene and smiled politely. "Mr. Salvador, Ms. Thompson,

a tea cup and handing it to Bella first. "Bella, have some tea." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the

Bella took the cup and withdrew

something off about

her grandfather was too unwell to meet her and take care of her. As her sister-in-law Bella needed to keep an

Justin said calmly, "Ryan,

go to

seeing his best friend.

I like freshly squeezed orange juice. Can you prepare a glass for me and Carrie? She likes it too," Bella smiled as she

"Of course. Right away."

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