"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 your own brother shouldn't feel inappropriate,

moved slightly. "No, it's

Bella smiled faintly. "Good."

each other deeply. But now, they were more distant

of lilies. His voice was low, his expression unreadable. "Grandpa asked

and took the bouquet from Justin's hands, but in the next instant, she

jaw tightened as he stood there

voice cut through the

if his heart was pierced, and blood was trickling down his wound. His once full and vibrant heart was slowly crumbling, and no

of sweat on Bella's forehead and her flushed cheeks. His

you who said you couldn't love me, and it was you who asked to break up! Then you

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