The Divorced Heiress Revenge (Bella Thompson) novel Chapter 1553

Ryan gasped for air as though there was not enough oxygen in the air.

Driven by his deep sense of loyalty, Ryan chose to stand against Gregory to defend his two best friends at that party. But the price he had to pay for his decision was truly high. He may never be able to marry the woman he loves most.

He could challenge the entire Hoffman family and was willing to even risk everything. But how could Carrie do that? She seemed so helpless and afraid. Even if she wanted to, how could he allow her to handle all that pressure and abandon everyone?

“Carrie, come back home. You’re a good girl. Listen to Daddy and come home.” Gregory’s gaze softened as he looked at Carrie and opened his arms. “You’re still young and don’t understand the ways of the world. You can’t see through people’s hearts. You don’t even know when you’ve been deceived. But it doesn’t matter. I don’t blame you. As long as you come back, you’ll still be Daddy’s good daughter… Daddy’s most beloved daughter.”

Carrie felt as if all the energy had been sucked out of her. She stood frozen in place.

She had already lost her mother, so she did not want to lose her father as well. But she could not stand the thought of losing Ryan.

“Carrie, Daddy treats you so well. Are you willing to make Daddy angry?” Bethany immediately chimed in, seizing the opportunity to vent her frustration. “You used to stay at home all the time, not knowing how wicked the world outside is. When it comes to men, you can’t believe their words. Not a single one.

“Ryan, you’re talking about me without any shame. But it looks like you can’t even see your own mistakes! Carrie, this guy who sweet-talks you every day is actually the biggest player in Savrow, and he’s had more relationships than anyone! He’s only into you because he hasn't added you to his collection yet. When things go south and you want to come back home, Daddy won’t take you in anymore!”

Carrie’s body trembled uncontrollably, tears welling up in her doe-like eyes.

Ryan quickly pulled her into his embrace, his hand resting on her back to comfort her. Even though he was struggling to keep his emotions in check, he always had endless patience when it came to the person he cared for most.

“Ryan, I’m sorry... I...”

“I have such a good granddaughter. Let me see who’s the blind fool that doesn’t want to marry her!” A robust voice resounded from outside, sending shivers down the spines of everyone in the Salvador family.

The next moment, Justin was seen pushing Nigel in a wheelchair through the gate. Walking beside him was none other than Bella, radiating beauty and confidence.

Though there were only three of them, they exuded an overwhelming, unstoppable force, as if they were leading a mighty army.