âHe threw everything else into the trash and destroyed it completely, leaving no trace behind. Justin?
Justin? Are you listening to me?â
âRyan, Iâm not going back to Tideview Manor. I want to visit Grandpa. I
miss him.â Justin said, his voice breaking on the last words.
Ryan looked at him in shock, feeling worried. Justinâs eyes were now
red, with tears streaming down his face. His broad shoulders
trembled uncontrollably.
He was actually crying.
They had been friends for twenty years, and Justin had never shed a single tear, not even at his
motherâs funeral. But now, for Bella, he
cried like a child.
Bellaâs physical injuries from the car accident werenât serious, bu real damage was inflicted on her
emotionally.
During the next couple of days, Christopher remained by her side the hospital, refusing to leave.
Although there was little he could do to care for her, he insisted o staying. Even if he was unable to do
anything, he wanted Bella to know he was there for her from morning until night, every single day.
When Wyatt and his wives returned from their trip abroad, they received a phone call as soon as they
got off the plane.
âUncle Wyatt, itâs me.â
âChristopher?â Wyatt was somewhat surprised. âIs there something
you need to tell me?â
Christopherâs voice was filled with worry. âBella was in a car accident
a few days ago and ended up in the hospital. Iâve been by her side, helping her through her recovery.â
âWhat? Bella had an accident?!â
Wyattâs blood pressure skyrocketed in an instant, his vision blurred,
and his heart was pounding like a drum.
âWhy didnât I know about this? Why wasnât I informed?â
âIt was Bellaâs decision, Uncle Wyatt. She didnât want you to worry
about her.â
âSilly girl! How could she do this?! Does she not consider me her
father?!â
Wyattâs anger and frustration surged at the idea of his beloved daughter being alone in a hospital bed
without his knowledge. Hist face flushed red with a mix of anger and anxiety, and his heart was
twisting in pain.
âDonât worry, Uncle Wyatt. Bella is doing fine now. She should be discharged tomorrow,â Christopher
reassured him gently.
âAh, thank you for letting me know and for looking after Bella during this time. Letâs arrange a suitable
time, and Iâll treat you to a meal to express my gratitude. Which hospital is Bella at? Is it Thompson
Hospital? Iâll head there right away!â
âUncle Wyatt, Iâm waiting for you outside the airport. Let me take you there,â Christopher offered.
After a brief pause, Christopher lowered his voice and said, âBy the
way, there are some important matters Iâd like to discuss with you in
private.â