Ryan carried his beloved wife back to their bedroom.

In just a few swift movements, he removed the white cotton dress stained with paint from her body and carried her into the bathroom.

Steam filled the bathtub as Ryan carefully placed her inside. Afraid he could not control himself, he stayed by the tub, rolling up the sleeves of his black shirt and gently wiping her delicate, fragile skin.

He noticed how the girl, once slightly plump from his care, had recently become thinner again. He had noticed her flat belly, delicate collarbones, and pointed chin.

Ryan pursed his lips tightly. He could not help but feel his heart ache.

Suddenly, he began to regret his decision.

If he had not taken on this task, he could have spent every day with Carrie. They could have lived a simple and happy life. Would that not be wonderful?

But if he had not fought for the position, the Hoffman Group would have fallen into Liam's hands eventually.

No.

Even if it meant destroying the group, Ryan could not let that beast have his way.

"Um..."

realized she was looking at

Suddenly, water splashed everywhere.

arms tightly embracing his neck as she burst into

smooth body in his arms, wishing he could embed her into his flesh and blood. He got scared. "What's wrong? Why are you crying all of a sudden? Did anyone do something

nervously, but Carrie just kept

She feared that Ryan would put

without Ryan by her side

now, she just wanted

home earlier from now on?" Carrie asked, her eyes red

"So, you've missed me."

sighed in relief. He brushed his cool lips against her damp, delicate shoulder, kissing her body inch by

just bear with it for a few more days. Soon, we can be

night, they did not

After getting into bed and holding his beloved fiancee, he

awake, eyes

normal, kneeling on the bed to fix Ryan's

never used to be

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