Was it jealousy?
It felt as though a storm of jealousy was brewing.
âRyan!â
Seeing Ryanâs return, Carrie dashed toward him, flying into his arms.
Her arms and legs wrapped around him like an adorable koala.
âCall me honey,â Ryan corrected gently.
âMmm⦠Honey,â Carrie obediently complied, her cheeks flushing.
âThatâs right, darling. Let me give you a kiss.â
Ryanâs large hands supported her petite, perky butt, and his cold lips met her rosy ones.
After cuddling on the sofa for a while, Ryan carried Carrie to the bedroom, holding her as they headed
to the bathroom.
âUm⦠I would like to wash myself.â Carrie held Ryanâs neck, expressing a tiny objection.
âThat would be a hassle. Just let me help you.â Ryan raised his charming eyes and smiled
mischievously.
âNo, no.â
Ryan lifted his eyebrows, pretending to be slightly displeased.
Eventually, Ryan carried his delicate girlfriend out of the water, wrapped her in a soft towel, and placed
her on the vanity, gently drying her hair..
Carrie enjoyed every moment of Ryanâs attentive care. During such moments, she would happily squint
her doe-like eyes and wiggle her little feet.
Ryan seemed unusually quiet tonight, as if he had something on his mind.
âHoney?â Carrie gently called out to him.
Ryan snapped out of his thoughts and smiled. âWhatâs up, darling?â
âAre you feeling down? Is something bothering you?â
Seeing Carrieâs concern, Ryan could not hold back anymore and confessed, âYeah, itâs about Justin
and Bella.â
âAnnie⦠Whatâs going on with her? And whatâs wrong with Justin?â
Carrie asked, her worry evident.
Ryan pondered for a moment, realizing that although they had officially tied the knot, they were
practically a married couple. He like he should be transparent with Carrie. Besides, she was a grow
woman, and it was time she knew some of the complexities of Justin and Bellaâs relationship.
âCarrie, Justin⦠Well, itâs mostly my fault. Because of me, he and
Bella had a major falling out, and I donât know how to patch things up
â
Ryan then explained the situation with Bella, how he had involved her to take care of Justin, and
everything that had transpired.
Carrie listened quietly, her bright eyes flashing as she struggled to find the right words.
âI acted recklessly without much thought into it.â
Ryan, feeling miserable, pulled at his hair, his self-blame escalating. They hadnât even been intimate in
their marriage. Now that theyâre divorced, I thought it was a good idea to bring them together⦠This is
such a mess⦠Itâs so unfair to Bella. Iâm such an idiot!â
âAnnie and Justin got intimate once
Carrie suddenly blurted out.
Ryan froze, his eyes widening in shock. âWhat do you mean? They were intimate?â
âIt was about two years ago.â