"Justin? You're here," Grant said, surprise etched on his face as his hand holding the bowl froze mid-air.

Justin slowly snapped out of his trance and greeted him, "Hey, Grant."

"Now that Justin is here, it's not appropriate for me to stay any longer." Grant gently put down the bowl and smiled warmly at Bella. "Ms. Thompson, make sure you eat and take care of yourself. I won't disturb you further. I'll take my leave."

"No!" Bella hurriedly grabbed Grant's arm, trying to hide her distressed expression. "Wait until I'm done eating before you leave."

"But..."

"I don't see what's inappropriate with you staying when Mr. Justin is here." Bella abruptly turned to look at Justin, who was standing rigidly.

her long-lost brightness stabbing at Justin's eyes. "Mr. Justin, meeting

moved slightly. "No,

Bella smiled faintly. "Good."

deeply. But now, they were more distant

over a bouquet of lilies. His voice was low, his expression unreadable. "Grandpa asked me to come

took the bouquet from Justin's hands, but in the next instant, she angrily hurled the flowers at his feet, her eyes blazing with fury.

jaw tightened as he

pick up the flowers, but Bella's cold voice cut through the air above him. "Take your flowers and get out of

felt a jolt of pain in his chest as he looked down at the lilies on the floor, his body quivering slightly. He felt as if his heart was pierced, and blood was

Bella's forehead

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