"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.

curled her lips into a smile, her long-lost brightness stabbing at Justin's eyes. "Mr. Justin,

lips moved slightly. "No, it's

Bella smiled faintly. "Good."

loved each other deeply. But now, they were more distant

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

instant, she angrily hurled the flowers at

tightened as he

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

at the lilies on the floor, his body quivering slightly. He felt as if his heart was pierced, and blood was trickling down his wound. His

Grant noticed the sheen of sweat on Bella's forehead and her flushed cheeks. His brows furrowed slightly as he advised

was you who said you couldn't love me, and it was you who asked to break up! Then you should follow through and vanish from my life!" Bella

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