Chapter 1986

Looking at his reflection in the mirror, Ryan's rugged features-his sculpted cheekbones, deep-set eyes, and short, graying hair-evoked the image of a hardy, weathered pine tree standing resolute against a snowy backdrop. But the youthful edge he once possessed had long since faded.

Just then, a knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.

Ryan walked over and opened the door.

A playful smirk played on his lips as he said, "Justin."

Justin raised his eyebrows slightly and lifted the plastic bag in his hand. "My wife sent me over to dye your hair, Chairman Hoffman."

Ryan's eyelashes fluttered as he gave a mischievous grin, a glimpse of his youthful charm shining through. "Honestly, I'm not too sure about your skills, Mr. Salvador."

"Let's give it a try. If it turns out badly, this one's on the house."

The two brothers looked at each other and smiled-a lightheartedness they had not felt in a long time.

With a barber drape around his shoulders, Ryan sat in front of the mirror while Justin stood behind him, patiently applying the dye to his hair.

help but joke, "We promised to

you can let yourself go. My sister might lose interest in you," Justin said. He glanced at Ryan's head full of white hair, trying to sound casual, though there

I'm afraid

"Jealous?"

rank, jealous that I look more mature

catching on a tangled patch of hair, causing Ryan to wince in

his hair fully dyed, Ryan stood side by side with Justin in

they had returned to their younger days, when they were the

let out a

into a light pink dress specially

and a full-length

Carrie get ready in front of the mirror. As she looked at her own radiant reflection, Carrie's

imperfection. "The chest area is a bit

lot of weight due to her

quickly tried to smooth things over, fearing Roza might take the dress back for alterations, which

repeatedly. "Indeed, she

"As for the chest, it'll gradually fill out after marriage with her lover's nourishment." Carrie, being innocent and naive, did not fully grasp the meaning, but Roza understood perfectly. The two friends exchanged a

had her own boyfriend, Steven, so she quickly understood, her

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