"You need to get past Grandpa Nigel first, then we can talk about it," Bella said, turning away without looking back.

Justin stood in the snow with Ryan. Their figures were like timeless, perfect sculptures against the storm.

"Let Carrie stay with Grandpa for a while." Justin sighed heavily, patting Ryan's rigid shoulder.

"You go back and handle your family's issues. Come back when Grandpa has calmed down a bit."

Ryan's voice was hoarse, "I'll stay here with her tonight..."

"Are you kidding me? The temperature's going to drop below freezing tonight. If you stand out here all night, you'll definitely get sick!"

Justin's expression turned stern. "If Carrie knew you were doing this, it would only make her feel worse!"

let her know." Ryan forced a bitter smile, his pale lips trembling. "Justin, this is the only way I can feel a

soon as she returned to the villa, she received a call

"Ralph..."

Ralph paused slightly before cautiously

warm that Bella felt like crying again. She always showed more of

at Grandpa Nigel's place."

took a deep breath and asked hoarsely, "Is there anything I can

have time, buy a box

tomorrow morning and then deliver them

you want to see

along with the understanding of a mature man. "No, let her rest well. Don't tell

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