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.

you here?” Bella was

was worried about you, so

“Steve…”

a week. Why won’t you let me return to your side?” Steven took

waiting for you to get a clear head and

tip of her foot, Bella twirled and leaned against the wall before facing his warm yet broken gaze. “It’s been a week, Steve. Have you

I like you.

never expected you to accept me. I won’t even dream about it. But, Ms. Bella, I don’t think I have done anything

hid behind Bella’s eyes.

I will be in over my head to think anything can go beyond that. It’s just rude.” Steven grinned

not wrong, Steve, but I

let out a wry

was a mistake, then Bella would stand condemned for giving

to do with romance. So, Steve, unrequited love will fade away soon enough. You should find the person who can respond to your embrace.”

woman, never hesitating to tear men

toward Steven,