âThe only reason we even managed to get married for three short
years was because I kept trampling on my own dignity to cling to you.
Iâve put in a lot of one-sided effort to keep things going. What is there to cherish in this fragmented
relationship? Why would I give you a chance to start over? Why would I do something so stupid?â
Bellaâs words were like sharp knives. Each met its mark and drew
blood.
Justin did not want to lose her and tried to take her hand again.
But this time, she did not give him the chance to. She nimbly dodged him, and he missed
embarrassingly.
âI swear I wonât anymore.â
Justin panted heavily. His voice was very hoarse. âI wonât be stupid
anymore, Bella. Just this once. You donât even have to do anything.
You just have to stay where you are. Itâs my turn to chase after you.â
Bellaâs heart was beating as fast as a rabbitâs, as if she had just
ridden a roller coaster.
Her palms were sweating, and she was breathing erratically.
âChase after me? Didnât you previously say that I was a shameless
and cunning woman? Iâm not a delicate, little, pure, and innocent girl
like Rosalind Gold. How could you ever be interested in me?â
Bella sniffed and sneered proudly. âAnd besides, Iâm not the same Anna Brown you used to control so
easily anymore. Many people
want a chance with me. Do you think you can compare to any of
them? Youâre a scumbag whoâs been blacklisted in my book!â
âBella, I really am-â
âStop. I donât want to hear it.â
Bella covered her ears with her hands and turned around to walk
quickly towards the door, like she was escaping. âIâll ignore everything
you said today as nonsense because you were concussed. Iâll treat you because I donât want to owe
you anything. Once youâve recovered,
weâll have nothing to do with each other anymore!â
With a loud bang, the door slammed shut.
Justinâs eyes were bloodshot, and the hand he had reached out to
take hers earlier was frozen in mid-air. It trembled slightly, then slowly
lowered.
âI really am in love with you, Bella.â
After leaving Justinâs ward, Bella did not go straight home. Instead,
she met with lan to learn about Justinâs condition and took his
examination report and medical records with her.
She intended to study them carefully at home.
When she gave Justin a comprehensive examination earlier, she
realized he was not in good condition. His injury was serious and
could have long-term effects if not treated correctly.
The Rolls-Royce sped toward Hatchbay.
In the car, Steven was driving, while Declan sat in the passenger seat.
Asher sat in the back seat with an arm around Bella.
Bella clutched Justinâs hospital records and sighed repeatedly as she
leaned against her brotherâs shoulder.
It was obvious she was not in a good mood.
âWhatâs wrong, Bella? You donât seem to be in a good mood.â
Asher turned and touched her soft cheek. âIs Justin Salvador going to
die?â
Bella remained silent.
Declan looked back and cut in with a frown. âBella, thatâs a go thing. What are you feeling so depressed
about?â
Bella still remained silent.
âDec, have you forgotten what sheâs like? Sheâs a kind-hearted person who knows how to repay favors.
Justin got injured this time because he saved her. If something really happened to him, how would she
ever get over it?â Asher sighed softly.
Declan was still furious, but he could not say anything to refute that.
âJustin was seriously injured, but he was treated in time. His life isnât in danger.â Bella finally spoke.
âThatâs good, then.â
Asher asked in confusion, âIf thatâs the case, why are you feeling so blue?â
âItâs not a big deal.â
Bella paused, then said softly, âJustin said he was going to chase after meâ¦â