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."

to think you're harming or 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

Just as he was about to kiss

it was Steven calling, Bella immediately answered,

about Bethany," Steven said urgently. "Our men just reported that Bethany went to the hospital for

with a cold light. "Keep a close eye on her. After she leaves the

persistent low-grade fever that wouldn't

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

even a small prick on her finger would spark a commotion and

her circumstances had dramatically shifted, leaving her profoundly saddened by

She felt weak all over and had developed a persistent cough. Afraid of the

sweater, collapsed onto

shook her awake, calling her to see the doctor for

hesitated as he looked at the test results, then said softly, "Miss, Im sorry to inform you that the tests indicate you've

staring

letters. She could not believe

doctor repeated it in English. "It means

time, he spoke each word clearly

the floor with the chair. She trembled uncontrollably, her

matter how the doctor tried to help her up,

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