Chapter 1828

Justin gripped his phone tightly. “Bella, I need to pick up Ryan’s call.” “Go ahead,” Bella urged gently. Justin would pick up all his calls without hiding anything from her, no matter who it was. He had no secrets from her. But at this time, Bella knew that the brothers needed a private conversation. Justin got up and headed to the living room, standing in front of the window. He sounded concerned. “Ryan, how are you? Are you doing okay?” “Justin.” After a long pause, Ryan finally spoke, his voice hoarse like a traveler stranded in the desert for too long without water. “I miss my wife. I miss Carrie…” Justin’s breath hitched. “Don’t worry. Carrie is with our grandfather. We are accompanying her, and she’s doing well.” “Justin, can I still be with Carrie? Can I still marry her?” Ryan asked desperately. Justin’s throat choked up, suddenly at a loss for words. He knew Ryan was madly in love with Carrie, but he was unsure whether Carrie was still willing to choose Ryan. “If I