Chapter 1153

After cleaning up, Justin was worried that she might overexert

herself, so he gently carried her to the dining room for dinner.

He had been busy all day, and his usually pristine white shirt now

gave off a warm scent mixed with his sweat.

To Bella’s surprise, she felt a little lightheaded. Instead of finding it

unpleasant, she nestled her nose against his chest, sniffing like an

eager kitten.

“What’s this? Are you trying to eat me?” Justin teased her with a smile

as his lips brushed her forehead.

“Even if I wanted to, wouldn’t you have to take a proper bath first?

You’re such a stinky man,” Bella said, blushing and turning away. “You

usually keep yourself quite clean. How come you didn’t bother to take

a shower this time?”

Justin simply replied. “I didn’t have the time. I’ll go wash up after we finish eating.”

Bella pursed her lips, feeling warm inside.

A spread of exquisite dishes filled the table, some of which were

prepared in advance by Wilma and only needed reheating, making the

preparation quick.

Bella sat at the

a happy

don’t flatter me. Your culinary skills

your brother’s favorites, and you’re the

taught me how to make them. Have you forgotten?”

laughed genuinely.

I must have forgotten.” Bella laughed in response and

her attention back to her meal,

Wilma was complimenting

dredge up some unpleasant memories between

them.

had endured before,

bitterness as he gently wiped

as he was about to speak, Bella quickly fed him

to apologize. Remember, we agreed not

his grip, forcing a smile as he chewed the meat.

as the dishes

partner.

door opening echoed from the foyer, and three robust men burst in, instantly bringing a

villa, reminiscent of

so heartless. You’re eating all this food

Isn’t this

as he hurried over and took

not having eaten all day due to reviewing case

followed closely behind and quickly devoured

with the intensity of someone who had just

marathon.

been interrogating criminals all day. My mouth

will help

of the Thompson

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