Chapter 1057

“Ryan, thank you for still thinking of me,” Gregory said with an approving smile. “It’s not just me. Carrie and Justin were also keeping you in mind.” Ryan’s eyes lit up as he spoke warmly. Ryan wasn’t only trying to please his future father-in-law. He also wanted to gain some brownie points for his best friend. “I haven’t seen you for so long. Why don’t both of you join me in my study? Let’s sit down and have a chat.” With that, Gregory’s smile softened as he gestured to Carrie. “Come, Carrie.” Despite having less interaction with her father as she grew older, in her memory, her father was always the one who doted on her the most. “Daddy…” Her doe eyes sparkled as she let go of Ryan’s hand and walked toward Gregory. For some reason, tears inexplicably filled Ryan’s eyes at this sight, his nose tingling with sourness. Ryan understood that no matter how kind and loving he was to Carrie, he could never replace her family’s place in her heart. Perhaps there were many people in