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

happy schoolgirl.

Your culinary skills

your brother’s favorites, and you’re the

taught me how to make them. Have you

laughed genuinely.

so? I must have forgotten.”

her meal,

Bella knew Wilma was complimenting her, such words

dredge up some unpleasant memories

them.

understood the pain she had endured before, his

he gently wiped her lips with a napkin.

Bella

need to apologize. Remember, we agreed not to dwell

his grip, forcing a smile as he chewed the

as good as the dishes prepared by

partner.

sound of the door opening echoed from the foyer, and three robust men burst

of New Year’s

Bella, you’re so heartless. You’re

Isn’t this too

exclaimed as he hurried over and took a piece

not having eaten all day due to

closely behind and quickly devoured

intensity of someone who had just completed a

marathon.

all day. My mouth is

some meat will help satisfy my

young masters of the Thompson family ate so

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