Chapter 1982

"Tsk, your father can't keep any secrets." Nigel dropped the pretense, his face lighting up with joy. "Ryan, to be honest, Gregory and I came here today to formally discuss your marriage with Carrie."

"Grandpa Nigel..." Overwhelmed with emotion, Ryan's breath grew heavy, and his words came out in a jumble. "Grandpa... I..."

Suddenly, his tears flowed uncontrollably, as if his tear ducts had burst.

Overwhelmed with joy, he wept uncontrollably, his tears flowing like a torrential flood.

With her frail frame, Carrie hugged him tightly. Her flushed face caught each of his burning tears.

Though she could not speak, her tender, contented gaze offered him immense comfort.

"Good girl, there's no need to say anything. I understand."

Nigel's eyes misted over as he joined the hands of the two young people. "I'm getting old, and so is Gregory. The one who can walk with Carrie until the end, who can love and cherish her all her life, is none other than you. Your days ahead will be filled with happiness."

"Grandpa Nigel, Chairman Salvador... I will definitely make Carrie... happy," Ryan promised, entwining his fingers with hers. Each word was a heartfelt vow.

bed, gently wiping away his

me Chairman Salvador? Isn't

finished the sentence, Gregory felt embarrassed and then coughed awkwardly. "Ahem, we'll discuss it further once you're officially

Ryan called out

startled. His heart pounded loudly, momentarily

calling you?" Nigel nudged him with his

He took a deep breath and forced

beginning of next month

register their marriage that day and arrange a grand, romantic proposal. However, Carrie,

did not even want a

severe social anxiety. With Yasmin gone, Carrie retreated to her small, dark corner.

unlikely they could

Ryan. He would have gladly given

called Justin and Bella to vent his

you, the ceremony isn't really that

at her dressing table with her eyes closed comfortably as Justin brushed her hair. She had the phone in speaker mode on the table. "You and Carrie have been through life and death

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