The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Chapter 501

Bella cleaned herself up in the bathroom and changed into another dress. She left the room for a stroll around and to sober up.

For some reason, she did not feel comfortable with Steven getting down on one knee and wiping the alcohol off her feet in public.

He had always been considerate and sweet to her.

Since the lingering embrace, she could no longer look him in the eye and accept his kindness without qualms.

Her friendship with Steven went way back, and they grew up together.

Steven was a close next-door neighbor and subordinate to her. However, Bella could not differentiate whether Steven saw her as a childhood friend or the one that got away.

Bella could not accept the new dynamics of their friendship.

She sighed frustratedly and looked up, spotting Steven frozen in a spot not too far away. He looked pale.

“Ms. Bella,” Steven called out to her.

Why are you here?”

to her. “I was worried about you,

“Steve…”

a week. Why won’t you let me return to your side?” Steven took a good look at her, his voice raspy.

you to get a clear head and

leaned against the wall before facing his warm yet broken gaze. “It’s been a week, Steve. Have you made your

I

from loving you. I never expected you to accept me. I won’t even dream about it. But,

behind

have are my feelings for you. I know I will be in over my head to think anything can go beyond that. It’s just rude.” Steven grinned brightly.

Steve, but I simply can’t accept your

let out a

love was a mistake, then Bella would stand condemned for giving everything

in anything to do

independent woman, never hesitating to tear men

considerate toward Steven,