“Bella!” Justin grew worried.

A tall and muscular man like Ryan was being pulled forward helplessly, as if his bones had vanished and he was about to collapse.

“Ryan, you didn’t give Carrie her freedom, claiming it was to protect her, but what was the result? You still screwed everything up! You couldn’t even ensure her basic safety!”

Bella’s eyes were filled with tears, brimming with anger and pain. “You think you’re so noble, willing to sacrifice everything for Carrie. But what have you really lost? The only one who has been sacrificed all along is Carrie!”

Seeing his beloved out in the snow, Justin felt a heaviness in his chest. Without hesitation, he chose to stand by her side, forgoing an umbrella.

One was the love of his life, while the other was his best friend. He was torn between the two of them. Staying neutral seemed like the wisest path forward.

“It was Carrie who gave up her freedom and reputation to be with you. She could have remained the sheltered, privileged daughter of the Salvador family forever, untouched by the world! Yet she chose to accompany you, devoting her prime years to you and maturing quickly to become an obedient and dutiful wife for you.”

consider your needs. She has done everything she can to avoid causing you any

faced these painful questions. His lips quivered, but despite his best efforts, he could not get the

It’s all my fault.” Ryan repeatedly admitted his mistakes, his cheeks wet with tears and his messy black hair covering his

person in Savorow had dimmed so significantly that Justin could

the past... No matter what I gave her... She always said she liked it. She said she loved me and that she wanted to be

to make you happy!”

Those four words struck Ryan with harsh irony. Though he had always proclaimed his intention to pamper Carrie forever,

be so wonderful was actually built upon Carrie’s sacrifices, her suffering, and her kind-hearted efforts to create a

he was wrong. He truly loves Carrie.” Justin’s voice was soft and low as he took off his jacket and draped it

has no concept of the deceit and treachery of power struggles. She

sniffed her cold-reddened nose. “But now... you’ve dragged her into this mess. She doesn’t even have the strength to fight back. She has never even scolded anyone in her life. How can she bear the

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