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 dining table, clapping

happy schoolgirl.

don’t flatter me. Your culinary skills surpass

brother’s favorites, and

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

laughed genuinely.

have forgotten.” Bella laughed in response and

to her meal, feeling a

Wilma was complimenting her, such words

inevitably dredge up some

them.

pain she had endured before, his eyes hinting

bitterness as he gently wiped her lips

he was about to speak, Bella

said, “No need to apologize. Remember, we

relaxed his grip, forcing a smile as he

good as the dishes prepared by his beloved

partner.

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

of New Year’s

so heartless. You’re

this too

and took a piece of bread to

day

closely behind and quickly

someone who had just completed

marathon.

all day. My mouth is as

meat will help satisfy my thirst!”

of the Thompson family ate

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