"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,

moved slightly.

Bella smiled faintly. "Good."

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

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

in the next instant, she angrily hurled the flowers at his

as he stood

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

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

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

who asked to break up! Then you should follow through and

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