Chapter 1419

The truth was, Ryan was all over Carrie when she was around. “Keep telling yourself that.” The taunting did not bother Justin. “Why don’t you make it spicy for Bella tonight?” Ryan nudged Justin on the shoulder and flashed a wicked smile. “Just wear the apron with nothing else on. See how Bella reacts. Look at your abs and muscles. I bet she wouldn’t be able to keep her hands off you.” Justin felt a flush in his cheeks. With a raspy voice, he murmured, “Get lost!” Everybody was having fun in the living room. “This is for you, Amelia.” Carrie blushingly handed a bouquet of lilies to Amelia as if she were Amelia’s No. 1 fan. “You and Bella are my idols. I want to be brave like you too.” “Please don’t,” Bella and Amelia said in unison. Worried that Carrie might take things the wrong way, Amelia explained, “I’m happy you like me, Carrie, but I hope you never go through what I experienced. If possible, I hope Bella, Justin, and Ryan will always shield you from harm. We don