Chapter 2098

Wyatt declared, "I loved your mother deeply. From the moment I saw her, it was a love that would last forever. Even to this day, she's the only one in my heart."

"Dad..."

Wyatt sighed. "When I was sick and felt useless, there was a thought that crossed my mind every day-to give up on treatment and just let go. That way, I could see your mother in heaven sooner."

Bella rested her head on her father's knee, sighing softly.

His ambiguous answers only heightened the confusion in her heart, fueling her desire to uncover the truth about her mother's past.

When Justin returned to the room, he startled Ian.

"Mr. Salvador, you're back so soon? Did you propose to her? Did she say yes?!" Ian asked eagerly.

Justin shook his head somberly. "No, I didn't propose."

"What? Why not?! This was the perfect opportunity!" Ian exclaimed.

time later," Justin said, offering a vague explanation. "I want to be fully prepared for when I propose. Using Ryan and Carrie's special day as an excuse would seem

this for a moment.

the mirror, Justin recalled Celeste's compliment

to Bella in this lifetime. No matter what, she's not

night before, Asher had told Arnold about an exclusive wine-tasting event happening

were hard to find elsewhere.

was delighted and went to bed

the alarm clock, but Asher was not beside

"Asher? Asher?"

his phone suddenly buzzed. It was a message

My father called me over for something. I've already prepared everything. Breakfast is in the living room. I

surge of

Does your dad need my

wear to the wine-tasting event in the living room. They won't let you in without formal attire. Eat well and get dressed. I'll be back to pick you up

"kissing" emoji before getting out of bed and

coffee table, a lavish

laid out for him. It was a pure white suit, complete with a bow tie, lapel pin, and carefully selected

It was incredibly thoughtful.

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