Chapter 604

Everything in Christopher’s home looked new. It was clear that he had

moved in not too long ago.

The villa’s interior was decorated in minimalistic colors of black,

white, and gray. Bella could tell right away that the furniture and appliances were top-of-the-line brands that exuded a subtle luxury.

Bella shuddered a little when she walked into the house.

The reason was not because of the heating. The empty space, paired with the monotonous colors, gave off a sense of oppression and chill.

“Do you feel cold, Bella?”

Christopher took out a pair of white slippers from the shoe cabinet and got down on one knee to place them by Bella’s feet. “Put them on. I’ll turn up the heating.”

As her lashes fluttered, Bella slipped her dainty feet into

slippers.

The fluffy slippers were comfortable.

They were new, and the size seemed to fit her just right, as if they

were made for her.

m

“You’re back, Mr. Iverson.” Zelda, a housekeeper to Christopher and his mother, Sophie, approached to welcome them.

this is

with a smile, “Zelda,

the one you always

there, Ms. Thompson.”

out with enthusiasm. “You’re so beautiful, Ms. Thompson. Oh,

Sentania.”

with embarrassment. “Thank

compliment, Zelda.”

Come in! It must be cold outside. Mr. Iverson,

waiting for

to the living room, turning back to check on them from time to time. With each

each other.

Bella felt anxious.

could barely remember what Sophie

younger days, and Lance was usually the one to greet her. Sophie rarely made an appearance. She had encountered Sophie maybe once or twice,

“Mom!”

greeting, the middle-aged woman in a wheelchair with a

in her

age, but she was silver-haired and

her former

“Son, you’re back.”

she aged significantly, her

It was clear that she was a stunner back in

day.

gave her a hug. “Mom, Ms. Thompson

see

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