As Carrie heard what he said, her heart started racing. She turned around to see Alfred's dark face and felt panicked, considering if she was overdoing it.

"Of course I love you, but I can't always follow you as a mistress!" Carrie's sweet voice made Alfred feel annoyed for the first time.

Unfortunately, he didn't believe it now.

Seeing Alfred's face getting darker and gloomy, Carrie knew that she was overdoing it. Since she had already put it on the table, she might as well blurt it out.

"Alfred, of course, I love you, but I also have dignity. I don't want to follow you like a mistress. If you...