When Steven spotted Bella and Justin, along with Asher and Arnold, coming to get him, he found it hard to hold back his emotions.

Tears started welling up in his eyes as he thought, 'Why me? Do I really deserve all this kindness and care?'

"Steve." Asher's gentle smile erased all doubt as he said, "Thank you for your hard work. We're here to take you home."

"Mr. Asher..." Steven's throat tightened. He was almost unable to speak.

Out of nowhere, Bella surged forward like a speeding arrow, taking Steven by surprise before Justin could even react. She stared at Steven with bloodshot eyes.

Justin felt his heart race and was extremely nervous. He thought she had calmed down, but her emotions flared up instantly when she saw Steven.

"Why did you plead guilty?!" Bella exclaimed angrily, her usually calm face now flushed with intense anger.

Steven felt like he had been stabbed in the throat. His parched lips quivered. "Ms. Bella, I'm sorry."

With a sudden movement, she angrily raised her hand and slapped

"Bella! Please stop!"

"Bella!"

still as tears welled up in

you lost your mind?! We're the ones who did it, so we should take responsibility. Who

would happen to you." Steven felt choked, struggling to speak. "You and Mr. Salvador have finally gotten back together. I didn't

a sharp pain in his heart, the intense emotion taking

grateful at all. "Steve, do you really think I'll be thanking you? Not a chance! This was

continued, "You keep saying it's for us, but have you ever thought that you are no longer alone? You have Amelia now! If you really end up in jail, what will Amelia do?! Have you ever thought about her at all?

through his brain and jolt all of his limbs, sending waves of pain pulsing through

stepped forward just in time. He reached out and hugged her tightly from behind, offering warm comfort. Justin reassured her. "Bella, don't be angry. Steve is released now, and it's

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