Tan noticed the somber look on Justin's face and leaned forward, speaking earnestly. "Mr. Salvador, everyone in this world is constantly changing. You need to keep a close eye on Mr. Grant and be ready to fight back if necessary. While you can return his kindness, that shouldn't ever become an excuse for him to manipulate or intimidate you!" After a moment of silence, Tan added, "Actually, there is one thing in this world that I believe will never change." Justin looked up and asked, "What is it?"

"Young Madam's love for you."

Justin's long lashes trembled slightly, and an obscure emotion churned within his chest.

Three days had passed.

Bella had been transferred from the intensive care unit to a regular ward. Fortunately, after a comprehensive examination, no lasting complications were found after she regained consciousness. However, both her hands had been badly affected by frostbite and were now wrapped in bandages following treatment.

She tried to make light of it, joking that her hands now looked like pig trotters.

Asher, who had rushed back from the Sentania and stayed by her bedside, could not muster a smile.

"Ash, why did you come back?" Bella tried to sit up, but Asher gently pushed her back down. "Where's Arnold? Have you found him yet?"

voice hoarse. "No. I tracked him down twice, but he left before

Bella felt a pang

brother the best man in the world gave his all for her and the Thompson family. Yet,

was cursed with some ancient,

looked at his beloved younger sister. "At the end of the day, Justin is just a man! You're the Thompson family's heiress! Was breaking up with him really worth risking your life over? When you lost the will to live, did you

into the room. Seeing Asher reprimand Bella for the first time, Steven felt a wave

leader. I really admire you." Bella looked at her injured hands, and her eyes reddened as a lump formed

frowned deeply and snapped,

and cried for a long time... For one fleeting moment, I really thought about ending it all."

murmured, "But Ash, don't worry. I've pulled myself

Both men were stunned.

ears. Bella, of all people,

shocking, bittersweet, and

Steven tried to lighten the mood by changing the subject. "Ms. Bella, do you remember when I told you I met my brother Clarence and his fiancée the other

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