âBella, are you still not asleep yet?â Justinâs voice was deep and
gentle, captivating her heart.
But somehow, it made Bella feel safe and reassured.
âI'm not sleepy.â Bella got up, walked to the balcony, and watched the
moon as she felt the night breeze on her face.
âWas it because you left me and have nobody to hold you as your sleep?â Justin chuckled.
âPft, of course not! A man is not everything to me!â Bellaâs face
flushed, but her mouth remained stubborn.
âBut Bella, you are my everything.â
Justin's sudden confession made her heart beat faster. The blood
her body became increasingly hot, almost to the boiling point.
She missed him so much..
Bella could ignore it before the call, but once she heard his voice, her longing for him became relentless.
âWhat were you busy with today?â She changed the topic.
âExcept for breathing, | spent my time missing you.â
âJustin, although | like sweet words, this is becoming too corny.â
Bella shrugged, feeling goosebumps form on her fair skin.
Justin finally got down to business. âThereâs something | haven't told
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you. Today, the men | sent to Richmond sent news.â
âRichmond... You're looking for the maid who was bribed by Shannon to switch out your motherâs depression meds?!â Bella
immediately
reacted and made the connection.
âYes, Iâve always been looking for that person. However, she was cunning and careful, not living in the city area. She had also
changed her name. The restaurant she ran closed down half a year ago. | heard that her husband had gambling debts, so their
restaurant was used as collateral. My men searched through the whole of Richmond and finally found that maid in a village.
Sheâs living in poverty now, abused by her husband, and her son joined a local gang, having been in jail for two years for theft.
Her life was a total failure.â
âServes her right. God is punishing her!â
Bella indignantly gritted her teeth and said, âEven if she lived worse than an animal, it could not make up for all the evil deeds
she had done! Because of her greed, a life was lost. She should pay w
life!â
âBut before that, | must capture her and control her.â
At this point, Justin calmed down and took every step carefully. âAn we have to do everything in secret. If Shannon or Bethany
find out
about my plan, they might try to silence her.â
Bella nodded in agreement.
âBella, how are things on your side? Your dad...â
âIt's great. Everything's fine.â Bella forced a smile.
âReally? But | feel like you have something on your mind.â
Justinâs heart was with her. Even
though the ph Se epuld CO m
spisitiveliice bake e emotional
flutuations hidden in her tone.
Thereâs nothing. Donât overthink it
Hella took a deep breath and said gently, âRest well and wait for me to
Justinâs voice, tinged with a smile, reached her ears. âIâm always
Waiting for youâ
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