"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.

stabbing at

moved slightly. "No, it's

Bella smiled faintly. "Good."

now,

her, handing over a bouquet of lilies. His voice was low, his expression unreadable. "Grandpa asked

the bouquet from Justin's hands, but in the next instant, she angrily hurled

as he

cold voice cut through the air above him. "Take your flowers and

floor, his body quivering slightly. He felt as if his heart was pierced, and blood was trickling down his wound. His once full and vibrant heart was slowly crumbling, and no matter how hard he tried, he could not fully open

care of yourself." Grant noticed the sheen of sweat on Bella's forehead and her flushed cheeks. His brows furrowed slightly

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

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