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

ago. Justin was away in Meridan, visiting a

time zone difference, he could not possibly have taken her call during the day when the car

you mention before that Bella tried to call me, but I didn't pick up, Matt?" Justin

contacted you

beat yourself up. You were away often, too busy to even eat, as you tried

coming back to

the Meridan branch when Rosalind came over and dragged him to some

meeting, but she threw a fit and

help must have come

Justin's head spun.

there? Are you alright?" Matt asked

sank to the ground. He was on the verge of a

Justin was relieved that

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