"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.

at Justin's eyes. "Mr. Justin, meeting

moved slightly. "No,

Bella smiled faintly. "Good."

each other deeply. But now, they were more

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

took the bouquet from Justin's hands, but in the next instant, she angrily hurled the flowers at his feet,

as he stood

narrowed a bit as he bent down to pick up the flowers, but Bella's cold voice cut through the air above him. "Take your flowers and get out of my sight

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 trickling down his wound. His once full

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

and it was you who asked to break up! Then you should follow through and vanish from my life!" Bella panted, her voice

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