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.

are you here?” Bella was

swallowed hard and drew close to her. “I was worried about

“Steve…”

let me return to your side?” Steven took a good look at her,

get a clear head and

against the wall before facing his warm yet broken

I

stop me from loving you. I never expected you

behind

I know I will be in over my head

but I

let out a wry smile.

mistake, then Bella would stand condemned for giving everything to

do with romance. So, Steve, unrequited love will fade away soon enough. You should find the

woman, never hesitating to tear men down.

was considerate toward Steven, whose devotion was