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.

you come out for a minute, Mr.

put down the file and went to

anxiously. "Mr. Salvador is here, Mr.

Justin? At this ungodly hour?" Ryan's eyes widened

just Mr. Salvador, but Ms.

something amiss, Ryan

the sofa. Despite his discolored face, Justin stared intently at Bella,

He knew something was wrong when Bella lay limp

"What's wrong with Bella?"

to bother

where else I could take her undetected,

you. You can count on

Though worried, Ryan did not pry

a fever. Do you have anything to reduce her fever?"

get you the medicine right now." Yasmin got

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