On the way back from the airport, Bella stared silently at the scattered neon lights outside the window, not uttering a word to Justin.

Sensing her emotions, Justin gave her the space to process, yet his grip on her icy hand remained steadfast.

His gaze remained fixed on her pale but beautiful profile, filled with concern.

Just like this, the couple returned home amidst the oppressive atmosphere.

As they walked into their house, Bella received a call from Ralph.

"Bella, the identities of the victims are confirmed to be Maxwell and his associates."

Bella closed her eyes, her teeth biting down hard on her lip, blood seeping out.

Justin's eyes were bloodshot and dark. He was almost unable to breathe after seeing her struggle so intensely.

passports, along with some items that could confirm their identities as citizens of Terranova. Along

continued silence, Ralph hurriedly comforted her. "Bella, don't be too upset. None of those people are good people. They're all ruthless criminals in Terranova. Maxwell has committed many crimes in his country. He's a real villain and deserves to die. We're still looking for the black box on the helicopter. But we can't rule out the possibility of foul play in this explosion. Fortunately, there were no other additional

dry lips trembled as she struggled

we didn't manage to catch Christopher. Even though Maxwell is gone, the mastermind behind him is still lurking under your nose. Others may not understand your

gently comforted Bella.

If you succumb to self-doubt and negativity after a momentary loss, then you're truly defeated by the enemy. All your previous efforts will

spirit! Bella, we haven't been defeated yet. Capturing him is only a matter of time. In my many years as a cop, I've brought even the most elusive serial killers to justice. I've never encountered a case that I couldn't

a will, there's a

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comforting me, Ralph... Don't worry, I'm

trying to hold her emotions in check, finally broke down. She threw herself into Justin's arms, crying uncontrollably

the impregnable fortress in her heart crumbled

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