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?"

tracked him down twice, but he left before I got

this, Bella felt a

for her and the Thompson family. Yet, when it came to simply loving someone, why was it so

was cursed with some ancient, unbreakable

too far." Asher's deep concern and lingering fear finally gave way to an uncharacteristic flash of anger as he 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

Bella for the first

really admire you." Bella looked at her injured hands, and her

frowned deeply and snapped,

time... For one fleeting moment, I really thought about ending it all." Bella

don't worry. I've pulled myself together now. I've figured things out... I

Both men were stunned.

believe their ears. Bella, of all people,

shocking, bittersweet, and heartbreaking all at

moment of tense silence, Steven tried to lighten the mood by changing the subject. "Ms. Bella, do you remember when I told you I met my brother Clarence

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