“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.”
Bella’s angry outburst had brought her to tears without her realizing it. “Carrie has put in so much effort to accommodate you and consider your needs. She has done everything she can to avoid causing you any trouble! But in the end, why did it turn out like this?! What did Carrie do to deserve being treated so poorly?!”
Ryan’s heart was heavy as he faced these painful questions. His lips quivered, but despite his best efforts, he could not get the words out.
“It’s my fault... It’s all my fault.” Ryan repeatedly admitted his mistakes, his cheeks wet with tears and his messy black hair covering his once confident eyes.
The once lively and commanding person in Savrow had dimmed so significantly that Justin could hardly recognize him.
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