Chapter 7

In the ward, the sickly Nigel immediately looked energetic again the moment he saw Bella. His eyes lit

“Anna! Come to Grandpa!”

Bella switched her persona in a split second and sat obediently next to Nigel.

“Grandpa, how are you feeling? Do you have any discomfort?”

“I feel much better now that I can see you!”

Nigel held her hand and asked anxiously, “Anna, this punk told me that you two are divorced. Is it true?”

“Yes, Grandpa. We are divorced.” Bella’s long eyelashes trembled, and her heart felt empty.

“Justin, you imbecile! Why would you divorce such a good wife?! Anna is the best there is!” Nigel struggled to sit up, and he glared at Justin.

Justin was worried about his grandfather’s health and dared not retort.

“Grandpa, please don’t get mad. I didn’t want to continue this marriage, and Justin went along with it.” Bella comforted Nigel in a soft voice and gently patted the old man’s back.

Justin was shocked that Bella did not complain to his grandfather or use his grandfather to get her

revenge on him.

He thought, ‘Was she trying to use an unconventional way to capture my heart and save our marriage? Did she think that I would be attracted to her?’ 1

“Anna, did they bully you at home? Did Shannon treat you badly?” Nigel asked in distress.

“No, Grandpa. Justin and I just have different views. We don’t love each other, so it’s in both our interests to go our separate ways.”

Bella’s bright eyes held a hint of grief. “Don’t blame Justin. We’ve had some wonderful memories. over the past three years, and that’s enough. I don’t have any regrets.”

Justin frowned as he felt a surge of mixed emotions.

He did not recall having any good memories with Anna. They did not even have a wedding when they got married.

she moved into Tideview Manor with a small

have wonderful memories with him? She was probably saying the exact

I make a mistake?”

were watery as he sighed in remorse. “I really wanted you to be happy. That’s why I insisted that

say that, Grandpa. Everything happens for a reason. I’ve let the past go

of 13 years of infatuation. Only God knew how much it

dignity. Bella did not want to turn into a resentful woman just to

me the birthday gift I prepared for

put on some white gloves and took out

opened the box to reveal an exquisite

to appraise treasures, so she could tell at a glance that this jade was an antique that was

Grandma’s…?” Justin was stunned to see the

back when we first started dating. It’s a family heirloom that was passed down

under the light. His gaze softened as he continued, “Your grandmother told me that this was her favorite jade bracelet among all her jewelry. She hoped that I could give this bracelet to my favorite granddaughter-in-law. Now that your grandmother is gone, I want to

is too expensive. Not to mention, I’m no

panic.

you and Justin are no longer together, you are still the only granddaughter-in-law

get angry and said, “Fine. If

grabbed Nigel’s raised hand. Her heart

Nigel slipped the

and smooth skin. The translucent emerald-green stone

her hands. Now that he was staring at the bracelet, he noticed that her skin was soft and fair. It was not at all dulled

Anna for her birthday?” Nigel asked angrily.

gave me an unforgettable gift.”

his fists and pressed his thin lips so hard that they turned

give her a big “gift”-the divorce

is certainly great at

really over? You can’t get back together?” Nigel still refused to give

you really love me, you should support me and let me

to finalize the divorce? It’s only a slight delay…” Nigel tried his best to keep Anna around because he was extremely reluctant to give

-law.

this is inappropriate.” Justin frowned

force me to acknowledge her as my granddaughter-in-law at my 80th birthday party?! Rosalind and Shannon think that they

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