"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..."

learned to filter her words before speaking now, and she did not dare to continue after thinking about

just give me a kiss. Then I won't be mad." The man's slightly cold lips brushed against her flawless

Carrie felt embarrassed, but she

she stood on tiptoe and

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

She was not fazed by the scene and smiled politely. "Mr. Salvador, Ms. Thompson, please enjoy

up a tea cup and handing it to Bella first. "Bella, have some tea."

took the cup and withdrew her

felt something off about Carrie. She seemed a little restrained, carrying

basically non-existent, and her grandfather was too unwell to meet her and take care of her.

their kiss, Justin said calmly, "Ryan, there's something we

go to

seeing his best friend. He walked up the stairs

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

"Of course. Right away."

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