"Why wouldn't I be? As long as I'm with you, I'd do anything for Grandpa's sake." Justin's lips curled up.

"I just feel so guilty..."

Bella wrapped her arms around Justin's neck, burying her face in his broad shoulders, her voice soft and muffled. "Uncle Matt told me Grandpa Nigel had been feeling unwell for a while, but I didn't realize it until now.

"Last time, at the cemetery, he still forced himself to stand up from the wheelchair. I feel awful whenever I think about it. How could I be so careless?"

"It's not your fault, Bella. You've done well."

Justin comforted her gently. "We'll just be more attentive in the future. Grandpa doesn't want you to feel so stressed. If he knew, he might not see you."

He could not help thinking in his heart. Were the two kindest women in the world taken by him and Ryan?

How lucky they were.

lively again with the

examined him once she arrived. She busied herself in the kitchen, instructing the

help, even if he wanted to,

Anna! So young yet talented, considerate and filial, and

an outstanding daughter could inherit the family business too. But your grandma gave me two sons. If not for her health, I really

handsome face

done? If your uncle didn't pass away so early..." Nigel's breath suddenly hitched, and he

that the reason Nigel disliked Gregory

like Nigel never really favored his eldest son.

get misled by your father, choosing Anna in the end. Otherwise, I won't rest in peace, could even flip my coffin lid!" The shadows cleared between Nigel's brows, replaced by humor.

and I owe Bella

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