It broke Justin's heart to see Bella's feet covered in injuries, blood stains, and dried dirt.

"Bella... I want to make you happy, but happiness is the one thing I didn't give you."

Justin closed his eyes and breathed heavily, his throat hiding a whimper.

His phone vibrated. It was a call from Matt.

Justin rubbed his eyes and got up to take the call near the window. "How is Grandpa doing, Matt?"

"Old Master Nigel is doing well. He was up worrying about Ms. Thompson and slept late. Did you find Ms. Thompson, sir? The Old Master asked about her before he went to bed." Matt sounded concerned. "I found her. Tell Grandpa when he wakes up not to worry. I will keep her company."

The question was how long he could stay with her.

"I'm sorry, sir..." Feeling bad, Matt spoke in a hoarse voice, "It's all my fault. If I had told you Ms. Thompson lost the baby, things wouldn't have come to this."

"You have nothing to do with it. I caused this."

before a

three years ago. Justin was away in Meridan, visiting

time zone difference, he could not possibly have

tried to call me, but I didn't pick up, Matt?" Justin

Thompson contacted you right

now. You're okay. Don't beat yourself up. You were away often, too busy to even eat, as you tried to establish yourself in the company. You didn't mean

was all coming back to

Meridan branch when Rosalind

to rush to a meeting, but she threw

help must have come at

Justin's head spun.

Are you alright?"

as his body sank to the ground. He was on the verge of a

morning, Justin was relieved that

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