Bella narrowed her eyes and helplessly clutched Justin's sweaty hand. "My brothers will find me in no time if we head to the hospital. They will take me home. "I don't want to go home, Justin... I want to be with you."

Heartbroken, Justin choked with sobs. "But you're burning up."

"It's okay. I can just take some pills."

Bella then closed her eyes and passed out.

During the wee hours of the morning, Carrie slept tight in the quiet villa.

Instead of going to the study, Ryan moved his files into the bedroom. That way, he could stay by his girlfriend's side without missing out on work.

Ryan found himself thrust into the heart of the Hoffman Group's operations, buried knee-deep in work. Liam tasked him with several projects, transforming him from an idle, wealthy heir into a busy man. Before, Ryan did not understand why Justin was always busy because all Justin had to do was put his signatures on documents.

Now, Ryan kneaded between his brows and sighed. He wanted to take back everything he said before.

Following a knock on the door, Yasmin's voice came through.

out for a minute,

and went

anxiously. "Mr. Salvador is here,

hour?" Ryan's eyes widened

Salvador, but

amiss, Ryan

his arms while sitting on the sofa. Despite his

in shock. He knew something was wrong when

"What's wrong with Bella?"

to bother you

struggle, his lips quivering, "But I didn't know where else I could take her undetected, so I

welcome you. You can count on me at any

have happened. Though worried,

a fever. Do you have anything to

get you the medicine right now."

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