After everything was arranged, the young couple set off for Savrow.

On the way, Justin pulled Bella into his arms. His thin lips lightly brushed against her soft and red earlobe before pecking at her plump, rosy lips.

"Bella, thank you. How should I thank you properly, hmm?"

"You're being so formal." Bella wrapped her left arm around his neck while the fingers of her other hand gently traced the bridge of his handsome nose, making his heart flutter. "Then you can cook for me for a month in place of Wilma."

"A month? Are you underestimating me?"

Justin narrowed his starry eyes, filled with adoration. "I'd gladly be your cook for a lifetime, my lady."

Bella shook her head repeatedly. "No, thank you, Mr. Salvador. I appreciate the thought. Cooking occasionally is romantic, but doing it for a lifetime would be too much."

Justin was speechless.

"Actually, I feel quite guilty toward Ralph for doing this," Bella said helplessly, pouting. "But pressuring the Solloway family to give up the engagement is the best solution I can think of. As long as the Solloway family backs off, it will give Ryan more time to sort out his family affairs. That way, he and Carrie will have a chance to be together."

"Bella, I have other ways to deal with the Solloway family."

Bella gently shook her head. "I know you are prepared, but you shouldn't provoke the mayor lightly."

His thin lips tightened. "For Carrie and Ryan, I'm not afraid of offending anyone."

impacting Salvador Corporation's interests. Won't that just give him an excuse to lash out?" Bella straightened up in his arms, gently soothing him. "Don't worry. Aunt Mila is not to be underestimated. She's been managing some of Wyatt's business and

lips curled into an uncontrollable smile. Just as he was about to

calling, Bella

"Our men just reported that Bethany

close eye on her. After she leaves the hospital, we must obtain a sample of her blood no

a persistent low-grade fever that wouldn't subside for almost a week, even

the hospital, as healthcare in Meridan was incredibly expensive, and her tight budget meant she had to be extremely frugal. She could not afford

the Salvador family, even a small prick on her finger would

had dramatically shifted, leaving her profoundly saddened

her condition has worsened. She felt weak all over and had developed a persistent cough. Afraid of the consequences, she rushed to the

collapsed onto a bench in the

nurse shook her awake, calling her to see the

test results, then said softly, "Miss, Im sorry to

face turned pale, staring blankly at the doctor's serious

French was poor, she understood these three letters. She could not believe it

she did not understand French, the doctor repeated it

he spoke each word clearly

loud crash, Bethany fell to the floor with the chair. She trembled uncontrollably, her legs too

doctor tried to help

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