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The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1491-Sentenced to death...
The court had sentenced Winston to death!
In Winston’s mind, it was like a colossal bomb exploding. He could not hear and did not want to listen to what Clarence had to say next. Instead, he gripped the railing uncontrollably and shouted, “How could you sentence me to death?! I’m a foreigner! Are you trying to mess with me because I’m unfamiliar with the law?! Even if someone were to sentence me, it shouldn’t be by you… My country should’ve been the one to repatriate me... My country’s court should’ve been the one to judge me! You cannot impose the death penalty on me!”
Clarence glanced at Winston’s pale and sinister face with a smirk, coldly raising his voice. “You want to talk about the law with me? Fine then. Let me enlighten you with some basic legal principles. According to the regulations in ‘Jurisdiction Immunity of Diplomatic Representatives in Criminal Matters’, diplomatic channels resolve the criminal liability of foreigners who enjoy diplomatic privileges and immunities. Winston, what makes you think you have the qualifications or status to enjoy this privilege? Besides, foreign nationals who commit crimes within our country are subject to our laws, just like our citizens. However, authorities may give a slight chance to escape punishments to certain individuals who enjoy diplomatic privileges and immunities. But you, Winston, clearly do not belong to that category.”
Winston trembled fiercely. “N-No, that’s impossible…”
“Besides, your embassy contacted us right after the morning session ended. They stated that they wouldn’t intervene in your case any longer and have fully handed it over to us for trial. Since you don’t have rights to immunity, according to the principle of territorial jurisdiction, our court has the right to judge you according to our law. Now that the court has established the facts of your intentional homicide, we can legally sentence you to death.”
“I did kill someone, but that vile woman, Shannon, forced me to do so! I had no choice!”
Winston glared viciously at Shannon. “I was just an accomplice! Shannon is the mastermind! She manipulated me! She deserves the death penalty!”
Shannon, her eyes bloodshot, glared and rudely spat at Winston without any decorum, covering his face with spit.
Despite the courtroom setting, Shannon’s current appearance resembled that of a crazed woman rather than the dignified and elegant tycoon’s wife, almost causing the Thompsons to burst out laughing.
“She’s certainly something. Even now, she refuses to admit defeat.” Bella squinted her clear eyes.
“That’s the nature of a villain.”
Justin’s cold, starry eyes watched the two in the cell, his thin lips curling into a sharp smirk. “Let her be arrogant. After all, it’s her final chance to act like this in this life.” Clarence’s expression revealed deep disgust.
In his many years of service, he had encountered countless brazed, evil, and perverse criminals, but these two were the first to make him so irritated that he wished he could throw his gavel at them.
“Next, I will announce the verdict for the defendant, Shannon Quarry’s, case of hiring a hitman and intentional homicide.” Shannon stopped engaging with Winston. Instead, she fixed her bloodshot eyes on the judge’s bench. Her reddened eyeballs looked like they were about to pop out of their sockets.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1492-Shannon might still be alive then. But does she actually have to spend thirty years behind bars?
If she kept appealing, maintained a good facade, behaved well, and slowly worked things out behind the scenes, who knows? The authorities might release her after she serves just ten years!
A sinister sense of hope sprouted in Shannon’s heart. However, the authorities quickly crushed her small flame of hope.
“Furthermore, concerning the fall of the victim, Mary, twenty years ago, the evidence is now irrefutable, and the defendant, Shannon Quarry, has confessed to committing the crime in court. Given her strong motive, premeditated actions, lack of remorse, and attempts to cover up the crime by bribing and threatening witnesses, destroying evidence, and evading justice for two decades, her actions are far more heinous than those of Winston and are utterly unforgivable.”
As Clarence spoke, his voice grew louder and more intense. His sharp eyes behind his glasses were tinged with anger. “Therefore, for the crimes of incitement to murder, intentional homicide, destruction of evidence, and obstruction of justice, the defendant, Shannon Quarry, is sentenced to death! She will no longer have political rights, and the authorities will confiscate all her assets.”
Boom–!
With a deafening roar, Shannon felt a massive weight crash down on her, overwhelming her. She collapsed suddenly, unable to support herself any longer.
‘Death sentence. Death sentence. Death sentence.’
Her vision darkened with despair and terror. She even reached out with her bony hands, clawing at the air as if she had truly gone blind.
The verdict was clear and resounding. It left a profound impact on everyone present.
In the public gallery, Sasha got so excited she nearly shouted, while Celeste and Amelia hugged each other in tears. Even the always elegant and reserved Mila quietly wiped away a tear with her silk handkerchief.
Ralph’s hands, resting on his knees, trembled as he clenched them tightly. Beside him, Asher took a deep breath, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.
Just then, his phone vibrated in his pocket.
Asher took it out and saw a message from Arnold. His heart skipped a beat as he opened the chat.
[The old witch finally got sentenced! Congratulations!] Asher’s lips curled slightly as he replied. [Thanks.] [Arnold: Mr. Thompson, how are you going to reward me for this? Hmm?]
Arnold: Who says I didn't? Ive been in the courtroom's livestream since the morning session, constantly e cursing Shannon until my fingers are about to break! Even if I didn't e contribute, I still put in the effort, right?]A few more seconds went by.
[Arnold: Why aren’t you replying to me?] [Asher: I did, with silence.]
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1493-Yet, unbeknownst to himself, tears welled up in Justin’s eyes.
Justin thought, ‘Mom, if you’re in heaven, you’re definitely hearing this, right?’
“Didn’t he say thirty years… How did it end up being the death penalty?!”
Shannon’s cheeks twitched uncontrollably, as if her nerves had died. Her face was pale, as if drained of blood. “You’re sentencing me unfairly! I’ll appeal! I’ll appeal!”
Hunter gripped the table’s edge, supporting himself as if he had lost all strength.
All this time, he was an undefeated, top-notch lawyer.
But this time, he had fallen hard.
He experienced defeat and lost to the one he despised the most—Steven.
“You have the right to appeal, but don’t disrupt the courtroom by yelling. It’s pointless, and it won’t change anything,” Clarence coldly warned the nearly mentally unstable woman, his frustration beyond words.
At the plaintiff’s table, upon hearing the firm final verdict, Linny’s grandmother finally felt her long-burdened heart drop heavily. Overwhelmed with emotions, she could not help but weep in the courtroom.
Two police officers forcibly lifted Shannon from the ground, only to be surprised by the puddle beneath her.
Under the crushing weight of the verdict, this woman, with her history of committing crimes, had not even realized she had lost control of her bladder again.
…
In the serene cemetery, the scent of grass and trees wafted through the air.
After the trial concluded, Wilma, sitting cross-legged in front of Mary's tombStone, slowly closed her tablet. She wiped her tears of excitement from her cheeks and gazed at the gentle smile of the woman before her, softly o nurmuring, "Madam, are you seeing this? Young Master and Young Madam have finally avenged you.
After twenty years… This day has finally come."
Though delayed, justice has finally prevailed.
This trial had a tremendous impact.
Previously they thought Justin was no different from those second zgeneration scions born with a silver spoon. Besides worrying aboul spending endless money, what else could trouble him?
However, they were completely wrong.
Justin was supposed to be the legitimate son of the Salvador family, but Shannon, a woman who climbed to power by killing his biological mother,
suppressed and smeared him.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1494-Hunter’s meticulously combed hair hung disheveled, soaked in the stench of rotten egg soup. Before he could react, one rotten egg bomb after another came raining down on him.
“You heartless attorney! A lackey of profit-seeking tycoons! How dare you defend a murderer like Shannon?! Did the dogs gnaw away your conscience?!”
Then a rotten tomato splattered on him. Its crimson juice splashed everywhere.
“You despicable scoundrel! You’re a soulless scum! As a lawyer, you lack basic conscience! How many innocent people have you betrayed to wipe the rich’s backside?! You have no right to be a lawyer! You’re an insult to the legal profession!”
Another rotten egg came flying, hitting Hunter square in the face. The stench was so strong that he could not even open his eyes.
“You cruel monster! Go to hell!”
“You should go to hell with Shannon!”
“You should die! Go to hell!”
Hunter’s pristine suit was now completely ruined. Shivering all over, he looked around in panic, trying to push his way out of the crowd surrounding him.
But the enraged crowd formed a human wall around him. Some even took advantage of the chaos to punch and kick him!
Trapped in chaos, Hunter, the esteemed “No. 1 Lawyer in Savrow”, who usually fought for justice for the wealthy and powerful businessmen, could not wield the legal weapons to protect himself this time.
It was both tragic and funny.
“If you dare to hit me again... I’ll sue you all…”
Before Hunter could even finish his sentence, a dark, hefty stone arched through the air and struck his head with a resounding thud.
The next moment, his vision went red. His eyes rolled back, and he fell heavily to the ground.
As Steven left the courtroom, he could not contain his overflowing emotions. In the presence of the Thompson family elders, he embraced Amelia tightly.
“Amelia, I didn’t do well enough this time... I’ve let you all down.” Steven’s eyes were teary with guilt, his arms firmly holding the girl’s delicate frame.
“No way, Steve. You did absolutely amazing. You did really well… Don’t belittle yourself,” Amelia reassured him softly, understanding his strong sense of duty and responsibility. She did not want him to feel guilty.
“Celeste, how do you feel about Steve now?”
Watching the affectionate couple, Mila asked with a knowing smile, “This time, you’re seeing your future son-in-law in a better light, right?”
Seeing her daughter’s blissful smile, Celeste felt a trace of bitterness in her heart, ashamed of the times she nearly destroyed her daughter’s happiness.
She walked over to them, speaking gently, “Steve.” Steven immediately bowed respectfully. “Madam Celeste.” “Mom…” Amelia shyly stepped out of Steven’s embrace, but their hands remained tightly clasped.
“Steve, in the past… I’ve said many harsh things. It was all my fault. I’m sorry about that,” Celeste said with genuine humility, sincerely apologizing without any elder’s pretense.
Amelia looked surprised. “Mom, you…”
Steven's eyes widened. Then he waved his hands in panic, nearly losing his composure. "Please don't say that, Madam Celeste! I never felt like you said anything too harsh to me. You don't need to apologize. It's me who should be apologizing There were several times when Ms. Amelia was in danger, and I failed to protect her immediately.st was due to my lack of strength and capability. But please rest assured, from now on, even if it costs my life, I'll never do anything to harm your daughter. I swear!"
Celeste’s words deeply humbled him.
How could he afford to hold a grudge against his future mother-in-law if he hoped to marry into the family?
Celeste smiled warmly, nodding in approval, before turning to her daughter. "Amelia, you must get along well with Steve. Don't use your status to bully him. Steve, my e daughter might seem gentle and obedient, but she is quite c opinionated. You'll have tolook after opinionated. You'll have tolook after her closely."
A few seconds of silence passed before Amelia covered her mouth, nearly bursting into tears from excitement.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1495-Ian rushed over with red and teary eyes, appearing as if he had just cried.
As Justin’s most loyal secretary, Ian had witnessed his boss carrying a heavy burden of hatred throughout their journey, enduring hardships and obstacles to reach this moment. When the judge announced the verdict, he burst into tears outside the courtroom, crying as if he were a baby.
“Is everything outside taken care of?” Justin asked with a faint smile, his hand around Bella.
Ian nodded enthusiastically, his voice still trembling with excitement. “Yes, everything is settled. By the way, my phone has been ringing non-stop. Almost all the famous media outlets across the country have sent interview invitations to you!”
“I never accept any interview invitations,” Justin replied calmly.
“I knew it! So, I politely declined them all on your behalf!”
His excited emotions still unsettled, Ian continued, “By the way, considering the recent events, would you like to hold a press conference? After all, your mother’s identity is now fully exposed, and your previously less-than-ideal status as an illegitimate child is now proven false. So, what do you think? Should we hold a press conference to clear your mother’s name and yours?”
Bella lifted her head and gazed deeply at the exceptionally handsome man, her gaze carrying a hint of complexity.
“During this period, Bella has worked hard for me, and I haven’t had much time to accompany her properly. Now that the big revenge is over, I don’t have the mood to hold any press conferences. I just want to be with Bella. I would like us to go out and relax.” Justin rubbed her forehead against Bella’s intimately as they both smiled.
Indeed, they were delighted. Everything seemed so clear and bright. Even the air around them felt sweet.
“It’s not like that... We managed to bring Shannon down this time because of your meticulous efforts. I didn’t do much,” Bella shyly pressed her cherry lips together, unwilling to take credit at a moment like this.
“Bella, if it weren’t for you and your family setting aside past grievances to help me, my path of revenge wouldn’t have been so smooth, nor would it have ended so perfectly. I owe you and your family forever. In the future, if any of your family members need help, I will spare no effort to assist them.” Justin pledged each word solemnly, his gaze sparkling like stars in the dark sky.
Bella’s beautiful almond eyes curved into crescents as she tiptoed to peck Justin’s lips, causing a tingling sensation in his chest. The desire in his eyes surged, and his large palm, resting on her slender waist, restlessly caressed her.
“But I heard that Chairman Salvador is already preparing to abandon Shannon and will issue a statement on behalf of the corporation in the upcoming days. I wonder if he will acknowledge your mother’s identity.” As Ian thought about Shannon, that wicked woman, who had arrogantly held onto Mary’s status for so long, he felt a deep-seated resentment.
Justin’s expression darkened instantly. “I don’t need Gregory to acknowledge my mother’s identity. She’s only my mother and has no relation to the entire Salvador family or Gregory. I don’t want my mother’s name to be associated with that man’s name. It feels like an insult to my mother.”
Bella sighed softly, her heart aching.
Even though they had avenged Justin’s mother, she would not come back to life. He had let go of his hatred, but the pain in his heart would never heal.
That meant he and Gregory would never reconcile.
“Although I won’t hold any press conferences or issue any statements, I’ll establish a charity foundation in my mother’s name to care for women and children who have suffered hardships in society. This foundation belongs only to me and my mother, with no relation to the Salvadors.” “Once you establish the foundation, I’ll be the first to donate.” Bella held Justin’s large palms with her soft hands. Facing each other, she playfully shook his arms from side to side, exuding a girly innocence. “I’ll donate a lot, but not in the name of the Thompson family. I’ll donate in my own name.” “Bella, you don’t have to do it. Your intention to do so is more than enough.” Justin loved her so much that he wanted to give her everything he had. How could he possibly use his wife’s savings to get money?
How dare he try to freeload off Bella when he has not even married into their wealthy family?
“Hehe! Actually, I’m here to tell you both some great news!”
lan's face lit up as if he had just relieved year& of constipation. He was smiling with relief. "Just now,~ right at the courthouse entrance, a group of righteous individuals beat HunteP up. He was bleeding from his head and passed out. The court's security personnel had to take him to the hospital."
Bella’s eyes turned icy as she shook her head. “He brought this upon himself.
He can’t blame anyone else for this.”
"Hunter has been doing all sorts of despicable things these years, tryin to please varous powerful figures, committing countless atrocities e behind the scenes, trampling on the rights of ordinary civilians, expoitin legaNoopholes to exonerate those wealthy merchants, and aiding and abetting them in their wrongdoing.
Now, his own demons have finally consumed him."
Justin’s expression turned stern. “This is the consequence of associating yourself with villains and being complicit in their deeds.”
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1496-Actually, Roza had prepared the flowers ahead of time.
She knew that this battle would be in the bag. With Axel involved, victory was assured.
After anonymously sending the flowers, Roza hurriedly and quietly walked toward the parking lot alone. Her long lashes fluttered gently, and her heart trembled softly.
She recalled Axel’s performance in the courtroom. He looked so sharp in a sleek black prosecutor’s robe and exuded a confident and passionate energy as he passionately debated and presented the arguments.
He looked so handsome as he effortlessly exposed the true nature of the villains. Just picturing it made her blush, and her heart raced wildly.
“Since you’re here, shouldn’t you at least say hello before leaving, Ms. Walker?”
A familiar voice came from behind, clear and close to her ear.
Roza suddenly halted her steps. She took a deep breath and slowly turned around.
Axel stood tall, still dressed in his prosecutor’s robe. His long legs were striding effortlessly as he walked up to her. “Also, shouldn’t you explain the meaning behind the flowers you sent me?”
Roza tried her best to compose herself, and she met his cheerful gaze with confidence.
“Sunflowers and lilies represent victory.”
Axel tilted his head and leaned slightly toward her. He said with a smile, “Oh, I thought the flowers meant that you liked me.”
Roza’s heart raced as she squinted. “Prosecutor Thompson, you’ve got quite the sense of humor.”
“Humor?” Axel paused, his eyes searching hers. “Are you teasing me again? First a kiss, now flowers... I wonder what’s next. I’m actually looking forward to it.”
“Then you can keep looking, as there won’t be a next time anyway.”
Roza felt an inexplicable surge of annoyance, turning to leave.
Axel suddenly pinned her against the wall, the muscles of his arms tensing beneath the fabric of his suit, making it slightly taut. "Ms.
Walked what are you trying to do?
Tease me? Do you find it amusing to play with me like this?"
He was a bachelor by nature, never really involved in such situations. His words came out harsher than he intended, almost hurtful.
Roza laughed with reddened eyes. “What’s wrong, Prosecutor Thompson?
Can’t handle a little game?”
Axel's competitive side kicked in all of a sudden, a smirk forming on his lips. "We're not done playing yet.
How can you be sure I can't handle it? Ms. Walker, you mentioned ?
before that you didn't mind playing games with me. I'm the type who enjoys seeking thrills. If you don't want to get serious, then? can accompany you in this little game."
Roza felt her heart pound with sudden despair as a bitter sensation filled her chest.
She knew Axel was a good man, but if she missed this opportunity, there might not be another one.
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1497-Axel said, "Once you've had enough of this game, return it to me."
Roza's eyes wavered as she felt that the badge in her hand was particularly dazzling, resembling a star.
Although Bella and Justin had won the battle and were rejuvenated by the victory, their minds and spirits had been tense over the past few days. Once they relaxed, they felt physical and mental fatigue. All they wanted was to head home swiftly and collapse into bed for a peaceful night's sleep.
As soon as they got into the car, Justin's phone rang.
Bella glanced at it and saw that it was a call from Ryan. She couldn't help but feel her heart tightening. "Justin, answer it quickly. I'm afraid something might
have happened to Carrie!" Justin furrowed his brows slightly and answered, "Ryan, what's wrong?"
"Justin, are you with Bella at the moment?" Ryan sounded really worried, and his voice was shaky. "Can you guys come over to my place now? Carrie has been crying nonstop because of Shannon's situation… I can't really console her.
I'm afraid she'll fall sick if this continues! Can you please come by? She's closest to Bella. Maybe Bella can help comfort her?"
The couple hurriedly made their way to Ryan's house. From a distance, they could see Yasmin already standing at the door, waiting patiently.
"Yasmin, how is Carrie? And where's Ryan?"
Bella and Justin hurried over to her, holding hands and looking concerned.
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Yasmin was usually calm and collected, but now she looked really worried. "Mr.
Salvador, Ms. Thompson, you're here at last… Young Madam's not doing well. It seems like her illness has relapsed." Upon hearing the word "relapsed", it pained both of them deeply.
"Young Madam used to listen to Young Master Hoffman the most, but even he couldn't persuade her this time… I'm really afraid something will happen to her."
Yasmin was visibly emotional, expressing real worry for her boss. "You guys don't understand. The Young Master has done everything he can, but I've never seen him so worried and lost before." The more Bella listened, the more distressed she felt. She hurried toward the villa.
"Carrie! Carrie! Please stop crying… Don't cry anymore!"
vel.net Carrie was curled up in the corner of the living room, crouching on the ground with her hands tightly clenched She was trembling uncontrollably and sobbing inconsolably, her small face as as wax paper, and her once clear, doe-like eyes now swollen shut.
pale Ryan crouched down in front of her, embracing her tightly. His dark shirt was rumpled, and there were stains of blood on his face from where she had inadvertently scratched him during her outburst. "Just please stop crying… I'll do anything! Whatever it takes!"
"Mom… I want to see my mom…" Carrie's lips trembled, and her voice was hoarse.
Ryan's crimson eyes narrowed sharply. "No, that's not possible."
"Why not?! My mom is dying… Can't I at least visit her before it's toglate?
Can't I?!".
"Carrie protested; pushing the Man she deeply cared for away with all her might.
Ryan's eyes were bloodshot, and for the first time, he shouted at her with such intensity that even he didn't expect it to come to/this.
eVerlooked after you when you were little? Has she ever treated you like her own daughter and cared for you?!
Some people don't deserve to be called mothers, even if they were the ones who gave birth to you!"
"But… She's dying!"
"Shannon killed Justin's mother.
She's a heartless murderer Why n would you even want to see someone like her?!"
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1498-"So what?!" Carrie looked at Ryan in total shock. Her eyes were wide and growing even redder, like they were about to burst.
Ryan was at a loss for words, and his hands froze helplessly in mid-air. He panicked and stammered. "Carrie… I made a mistake. That's not what I meant…
I…..” He forgot that no matter how awful Shannon's actions were, she was still Carrie's mother.
Ryan had always been cold and ruthless. Even Yasmin, who had been through so much with him, was sometimes scared of how cold he could be. He believed
he could unapologetically give up things that others held dear. If he could do it, surely others could do it too, even if it meant enduring great pain.
Suddenly, Carrie screamed as if she didn't recognize him anymore. Taking advantage of his distraction, she violently pushed him away and ran toward the door without looking back.
"Carrie!" Ryan was completely shocked, feeling his blood run cold in response.
"Carrie!"
Thankfully, Bella and Justin showed up just in time to stop Carrie, who had become uncontrollable.
"Carrie, it's me, your brother! Can you please calm down?" Justin said as he held his sister close, feeling an intense pain in his heart.
Seeing Carrie's pale face and faint signs of convulsions, Bella made a quick decision and spoke in a firm tone, "Is there any sedative at home? Quick, bring it out. I'll give her an injection!" Following Bella's command, Yasmin was about to get it, but Ryan urgently intervened. "No! We can't give Carrie that medicine again!"
He adored her so much. How could he bring himself to inject her with needles?
After the first time it was used, Ryan never let them do it to her again.
The lively and beautiful girl turned into a motionless and frail figure in his arms after that shot.
He didn't want Carrie to go through that pain again.
"Don't give her the injection! I can calm her down!" Ryan's eyes were teary, but he stood his ground.
"If you really could, Carrie wouldn't be in this state right now!" Bella, who had also been part of the Salvador family for three years and was a doctor herself, knew exactly how to deal with this situation. Content Her tone grew firmer as she said, "Are you the one with a medical degree, or am I? Carrie may be someone you care about, but she's also my sister! Trust me, Yasmin! Go get the sedative!" "Yes, Ms. Thompson!" Yasmin still had faith in Bella, so she quickly obliged.
With the sedative in hand, Justin embraced Carrie, while Yasmin held her arms to prevent her from moving. It seemed as if two medical personnel were holding down a mentally ill patient who was out of control.
Bella furrowed her brows as she skillfully inserted the needle inton Carrie's faig and delicate skin, slowly injecting the medication into the vein.
Justin's brow furrowed in response.
Ryan, the one who loved Carrie the most, now seemed like a helpless bystander, watching from the sidelines, unable to do anything.
Unable to bear it any longer, Ryan rushed forward and snatched Carrie back from Justin's embrace. fisjayes seemed to gleam with a hint of madness as he held Carrie tightly, refusing to let go. "What's going on, Ryan?" Justin's tone was stern and filled with anger. "You let her watch the trial? Are you out of your mind?!"
up with Justin to scold Ryan. "Even if Shannon deserves all the criticism, she's still Carrie's biological mother And its not like you dont khow about Carrie's condition. Are you purposely trying to push her buttons? It's a tough reality that even ordinary people find hard to accept. You're bombarding her with it head-on. It's no wonder she's losing it!"
As the sedative took effect, Carrie's eyes gradually became unfocused, and she slowly lost strength in Justin's arms, closing her eyes heavily.
"Carrie…"
Bella was also furious and teamed
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1499-Yasmin felt extremely uneasy seeing the anguish and pain in Ryan's crimson eyes.
In truth, she had never agreed with Ryan's "tough love" approach. She felt it was too cruel for someone as fragile as Carrie. But the reality of Shannon facing a death sentence couldn't stay hidden forever. It was best to address it now rather than let it become a bigger problem later on.
It was better to face the harsh truth now than suffer long-term pain.
Yasmin realized she had underestimated how much influence Ryan had over Carrie, or how intense and unpredictable the gentle and obedient Carrie could become during a relapse.
"Yasmin, take Carrie back to her room to rest," Justin said as he turned toward Ryan worriedly. "Ryan, you're not in good condition either. Let Yasmin take care of Carrie for now."
Yasmin gently lifted Carrie from Ryan's embrace and gracefully took her upstairs, moving with steady steps.
Bella and Justin were stunned. This female secretary, who has been raised by Ryan since childhood, could easily rival a man in strength.
"I just wanted Carrie to be able to accept reality. I didn't expect it to turn out like this," Ryan muttered, his voice filled with regret.
Ryan experienced a deep sense of emptiness. His chest felt suffocated, and he struggled to catch his breath. His body and mind felt like they were under intense pressure. "Shannon never truly cared about Carrie… I thought… I thought Carrie had come to terms with this. I didn't think she would."
"You only thought! Have you ever considered Carrie's feelings at all?!" Bella was even angrier now. She strode up to Ryan, grabbed his collar, and continued, "From the moment you flirted with Carrie and brought her to live with you, you kept her away from Shannon and the Salvador family."
"You even forced her to face the Hoffman family, only for her to be scrutinized by your grandfather and mother!
And now you're imposing your thoughts on her and assuming she can accept and bear them! Where does your inexplicable confidence come from?! Have you ever really thought about Carrie? Have you ever considered her perspective? Have you ever cared about her feelings?!" Content "Bella…" Justin's gaze froze. He wanted to persuade her, but he feared saying too much would backfire. After all, he wasn't exactly adept with words either.
Ryan recalled everything that had happened, feeling a pang in his heart as regret clouded his mind.
He had indeed never asked if Carrie liked or wanted any of it. Her obedience, gentleness, and compliance often made him overlook her true thoughts. Every time he proposed something, she would say, "Okay."
Every time he gave her something, even the lovemaking that nearly broke her back every night, she would say, "I like it."
"I like it. I really like Ryan."
But this time, Ryan suddenly felt that the men one her being himsel to belselfless and noble, but he had never considered if this was what Carrie wanted. Could she really bear it?
Bella complained angrily, suddenly releasing her grip. Ryan, who was as tall as Justin, was shocked, and he staggered weakly at that moment.
"Ryan, you and Carrie may both come from wealthy families, but both of you are different people from completely different backgrounds.
What you need to do is have enough love and patience for her, not.
disregard her feelings and forcibly tether her to you, or even isolate her from the world and cut off her normal social needs by confining her!"
"I've told you a thousand times that what you're doing is not beneficial to Carrie's condition. You should let her ge out more and try to make friends.
She needs to have her own life instead of being your pet!"
The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1500-"Carrie has always had a natural talent for art, especially painting. It seems like she could have a promising career as an artist. Have you ever considered supporting her passion more seriously? Why didn't you hire a teacher to teach her painting? Why didn't you send her to further her studies at an advanced institution? Is her talent just a source of entertainment for you? Do you realize that spending all your time together might be holding her back from reaching her full potential?"
Ryan's chest ached and throbbed with pain. "I never held Carrie back… I never stopped her. It's always been Carrie for me my whole life! You and Justin knew right from the beginning that I wanted to marry her!"
"Why bother marrying her? You would just be repeating the same thing, or possibly even worse."
Bella shook her head in disappointment. "If you're not capable of taking care of Carrie, then you shouldn't have made such grand promises. This might not be the first time, but it's definitely the most serious. In the years to come, who knows how many more times there will be? Can you deal with it? Can you stick with it? You're not a naturally patient person. You've only been understanding and enduring because things are still new and exciting with Carrie right now!"
She continued, "But will you still look after Carrie with the same level of commitment in ten or twenty years when your love and patience have been tested? Will you still kneel on the ground and hold her and comfort her like today?"
"I will! Why wouldn't I be able to?!" Ryan's voice was hoarse and harsh as he yelled at her, "Bella… I know I'm not a good person. I know I haven't done nearly enough for Carrie… But you shouldn't doubt my love for her! You shouldn't insult me with such accusations!"
"Ryan, stop it!"
Justin quickly stepped forward and put his arms around Bella to protect her while keeping a steady gaze on Ryan.
"Bella didn't mean it like that. She's just worried about Carrie. In the past, including myself, no one in the Salvador family has ever truly cared for Carrie.
Bella was the only one who had consistently been there for her and truly cared for her well-being. Seeing Carrie suffer hurts Bella just as much as it hurts you.
Her words may sound tough, but they come from a place of love."
Bella pressed her parched lips together, feeling the burn in her throat from arguing with Ryan earlier. She knew she had been too harsh, but she was genuinely worried about Carrie's well-being.
She had no intention to drive them apart, but the current state of their relationship was evidently not healthy. Carrie's condition was making it hard for her to keep the emotional balance, so she needed to snap Ryan out of it.
Otherwise, they'd keep hurting each other without meaning to.
"Autism is divided into two types-hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity.
Unfortunately, Carrie falls into the former category. It's often because of her overly delicate thoughts and heightened empathy compared to ordinary people that she's easily triggered, leading to uncontrollable actions."
Bella rested against Justin's chest, looking less tense now. With a serious expression on her face, she said, "Plus, Shannon is her mother. Even though Shannon is an unforgivable murderous devil, it's important to remember that she was the one who raised Carrie. Carrie would certainly break down after hearing that her own mother was sentenced to death for killing the mother of her beloved brother. You should have seen this coming."
Ryan clenched his fists tightly, his gaze becoming scattered and unfocused. "Carrie saig that shem wanted to golsée Shannon. I refused, sothings ended up like this. Did I really make a mistake?" Bella and Justin exchanged glances, both sighing in unison.
Ryan looked startled, filled with inner turmoil. "But… Shannon is your enemy…"
After a moment of contemplation, Justin moved closer and placed his big hand on Ryan's shoulder. CRyan, take Carrie tolsée Shannon. It makes sense for her to say goodbye since they're mother and daughter, not just emotionally but also biologically.
Carrie should bid her farewell."
"That's unrelated. Besides, we've already gotten our revenge, anam Shannon has paid the price for it. It's eñough." Justin smiled faintly, his dark eyes showing a hint of relief.