Chapter 1717

“Carrie!” Ryan’s grimacing eyes lit up as he eagerly made his way to Carrie. He pulled her into his arms, his voice trembling in lingering fear. “I’m sorry. It’s my fault that I didn’t get there in time. “I’m sorry for the hurt and pain you went through. I could’ve done a better job protecting you. Just hit me. Take your anger out on me.” Everybody was shocked. Ryan, the Grim Reaper in the business, was lovestruck. Carrie had the magic powers to put Ryan in his place. “Ryan, why did you say that about Ralph? Why?” Due to her autism, Carrie was stubbornly persistent on certain matters. “Why did you say that about Ralph? If it wasn’t for Ralph, I would’ve been dead. Ralph saved my life. Why did you have to be mean? Why?” Why? The countless whys would have annoyed anyone else. However, Ryan held her tight and whimpered tenderly in her ear. “You must have been afraid, Carrie. Are you alright? I’m sorry for not protecting you.” “Ralph didn’t do anything wrong. He riske