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 stunned.

swallowed hard and drew close to her. “I was worried about you, so I came to

“Steve…”

Why won’t you let me return to your

been waiting for you to get a clear

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

Bella, I like

confessed his feelings in a trembling voice, “You can hate me and resent me, but you can’t stop me from loving you. I never expected you to accept me. I won’t even dream about it. But, Ms. Bella, I don’t think I have done anything wrong. Am

hid behind

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

I simply can’t accept your

out a wry smile.

was a mistake, then Bella would stand condemned for giving everything to Justin, only to

have lost interest in anything to do with romance. So, Steve, unrequited love will fade away soon enough. You should find the person who can respond

strong, independent woman, never hesitating

Steven, whose devotion was to