Christopher's expression grew colder by the second, casting a chilling shadow over the rose garden. The air around them seemed to grow frosty. Bella stared at the pebbles by her feet through tear-soaked lashes before turning her head to look at Jace.

Snap.

Crunch, crunch.

Jace stared at Bella's red and swollen eyes as he took a bite of an apple, chewing noisily.

A powerful surge of emotion ran through her. Her shoulders trembled violently as she summoned all her strength to stand and walk toward him.

With a loud crash, the wheelchair tipped over, sending her tumbling to the ground along with it.

"Bella! Are you okay?!" Christopher rushed to help her up, only to be pushed away in a fit of hysteria.

"I don't need you... I can do it myself!"

her fingers digging into the muddy ground. Despite her disheveled state, she was determined to rise

last night. Her limbs should still be weak and paralyzed. Theoretically, she should not have been able to move at all. Perhaps Jace's presence had sparked an extraordinary willpower within her frail body, allowing her to miraculously overcome the effects of the drug. As

isn't it? My brother doesn't like the sea, and his favorite

doing here?" Christopher glared at Jace with

"Just passing through."

gaze from Bella's pale face to the beautiful rose garden. "The scenery is nice, but somehow, it feels dull."

to marry you. This

finished his apple and tossed the core into the

his fists, his knuckles turning white

never speaking more than necessary. Why is it that you have so much to say today?" Jace smiled-a rare

when I see someone I dislike, I can't help but

heart pounding harder. Hugh may not have been as cold and blunt as this,

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