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After a brief internal struggle, Bella decided not to mention anything
about the incident.
Seeing Justin now, filled with guilt and regret toward herself, Bella was glad he felt remorseful for his past actions toward her.
However, his repeated attempts to atone, risking his life and giving everything to make up for his past mistakes, meant more than
enough to Bella.
She still wanted him to light her life up like a star. Besides, she did not
want to burden him with any more guilt.
This was her subtle way of loving someone.
âBella, are you okay?â Justinâs voice was laced with concern as he
noticed her pale complexion, his warm hand gently grasping her
shoulder.
âlm fine.â
Bella looked up, smiling brightly at him. âWhat could possibly be
wrong? My finger was injured when | was climbing trees as a kid. Itâs
nothing serious. Besides, it doesnât affect my daily life.â
Despite her assurance, Justin still felt deeply concerned, gently
holding her pinky. âYou have so many older brothers. How come none
of them took better care of you?â
âMy brothers do take good care of me, but no one was able to control
a little troublemaker like me. Hehe!â
Bella pouted playfully, her lips tempting him irresistibly, Unable to
resist the temptation, Justin pecked her lips lightly.
âIn the future, you won't need to trouble your brothers anymore. You have me, and I'll take care of you and protect you.â
Bella blushed instantly at his words. He watched her sensitive
reaction, and his breath deepened slightly. His throat rolled uneasily as he was captivated by her desire-filled eyes.
âOh, by the way!â
Bella quickly retrieved a dainty little box from her coat pocket and placed it in Justin's hand. âHere. A gift from Ash.â
âAsher? For me?â Justin was surprised, feeling deeply touched.
Bella blushed as she nodded gently. âYes, you were still unconscious then. | thought about it and decided it would be best to give
it to you
personally after you wake up.â
She was meticulous by nature, so when it came to giving gifts, s made sure to package them nicely. Hence, she chose a delicate
bla
velvet jewelry box.
Justinâs emotions were complex, a bittersweet sensation rising within
him.
It had been a long time since he had received a gift.
Back then, no one remembered these insignificant anniversaries and holidays aside from Bella. No one cared about him this
much.
But Justin had been blind to his blessings. He had someone who
loved him wholeheartedly, yet he always regarded Bella as a
nuisance, constantly wanting to rid himself of her and run away from
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her.
âGo ahead, open it,â Bella urged, leaning against him.
Justin pursed his lips and carefully opened the box. Upon opening the box, his gaze froze in an instant.
It was the cross necklace that Asher always wore!
âIsn't this your brotherâs personal belonging? Is he okay with giving it
to me?â
âHmm? Ash never shows this
necklace to an ne. H lowycdidtyou 11
erpenthathe Felaâ rs it?â Bella keenly
picked up on the crucial information.
Justin frowned, his expression a mix of confusion and wry
amusement.
During that incident, when Asher
barged into the conference room and
got into a physical fight ithAigs, this
necklace pobbedolit St hisâ shirt
collar. The exquisite craftsmanship
caught Justinâs eye the moment he
saw it. It was clearly handmade, and
coupled with the intense situation, it
left a lasting impression on him.
âIt's beautiful, very delicate. | really like it.â
âIt's not worth much, but it holds
deep significance for my broth
way thigta ~ouwitâs Kis Wvayro
ing his approval.â Bella's eyes
sparkled when she saw that Justin
genuinely liked the gift.
As they came to the present, after all the twists and turns, she was grateful that her true love was still with her.
Even more so, she was grateful that Justin had single-handedly managed to change her brothersâ perception of him. She had
thought
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her brothers would never forgive him in this lifetime, but fortunately, everything was moving in a good direction.