Bella remained unconscious. Though Wyatt was physically and emotionally exhausted, he stayed by her side, waiting for her to wake up.

However, his heart was in turmoil, aching with pain so sharp it threatened to overwhelm him. Afraid of losing composure in front of his family, Wyatt quietly slipped onto the balcony, where the biting cold wind greeted him. Alone, he wiped away his tears.

Throughout his life, Wyatt had been a man of iron resolve. Tears were a rarity, but every time they fell, it had been for Bella or her mother.

"Chairman Thompson." A calm, pleasing voice interrupted him from behind.

Wyatt quickly hid any sign of his vulnerability and turned around. Seeing Grant, his expression cooled, a subtle distance creeping into his eyes. Nonetheless, he composed himself and nodded courteously, showing no hint of distress.

"Grant, the wind here is harsh. With your condition, you should rest early."

"Chairman Thompson, about yesterday... My younger brother handled things poorly. He went to Fogville to find someone important to him, which caused him to miss his appointment with Ms. Thompson. I'd like to apologize on his behalf."

unprecedented intensity. "I've arranged for the country's best specialists to evaluate Ms. Thompson's condition. Whether it's frostbite or any other issues, I will do everything in my power to

hire any doctor we need. There's no need to trouble you." Wyatt's refusal was immediate, accompanied by a composed smile tinged

a distance for a girl. She must be incredibly important

hesitated, just about to respond, when Wyatt cut

to set aside his appointment with my daughter to see this girl shows he's a man of

message and a phone call, though she didn't receive them. As for her going up the mountain alone and getting into trouble, that was her

exactly that-loved and indulged Bella

question.

need for you to apologize on behalf of your brother. I understand the kind of man he is, and I don't

not reach his eyes. "Knowing you feel this way puts my mind at ease."

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