The word "we" marked an unbridgeable gap between Christopher and the couple. It was a barrier that he could never overcome.

Even so, Christopher's gaze on Bella still held deep affection.

His obsessive love had turned him into a shameless lunatic.

"Bella, you've misunderstood me. But since you suspect me, I'm willing to cooperate with you fully."

As Christopher spoke, he leaned down to hold his mother's hand, gently caressing it. "Mom, I'm sorry... I'm afraid I can't accompany you on the trip."

"It's alright. I'm fine..."

Mrs. Iverson's worried gaze turned to Bella, her eyes brimming with tears as she spoke, "Bella, don't be mad at Chris! If he has upset you, I... I apologize on his behalf!"

heart clenched, "Mrs. Iverson, please don't

illness. Bella did not want to engage in a fierce

exiled by her husband for fifteen years, had only Christopher as

did not want to extinguish the flicker of hope

and son, Justin's eyes dimmed, and his heart ached.

Christopher, despite having precious loved ones by his side, especially his mother, who cared for him so deeply, would ultimately choose

The

as

"Yes, Mr. Iverson!"

any harsh words on me, I won't hold it against you. Because you, like my mother,

pleaded, looking at

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