The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Justin steadied his breath as he pushed open the door to the hospital ward. He inexplicably tensed up at that

moment.

Few things ever made him nervous because only a few people ever had the power to. Besides his grandfather, Bella was the only one who had that power.

The room was silent, save for the rhythmic hum of medical equipment.

Bella was awake, leaning against the headboard. Her face was turned toward the pitch-black window. There was neither the moon nor stars, just an endless expanse of void. Whatever held her gaze was a mystery.

Justin froze mid-step, his eyes darkening as he caught sight of her.

For a moment, he felt as though even breathing required permission. The girl who had once radiated optimism, so dazzling and full of life, now seemed completely drained.

Bella looked so fragile and forlorn that the slightest breeze could scatter her into nothingness.

After a while, Bella became aware of his presence. She turned her head slowly, her dazed expression meeting his deep, ocean-like eyes.

"What are you doing here?"

corner of her eyes was tinged red, and her whole

step at a time. His gaze

an IV needle, stood out in bluish relief." Thanks to you, Mr. Salvador, I haven't frozen

flashed in his mind. His chest surged with an unexplainable

this? Does it amuse you?"

to you. But that day... It wasn't possible." Justin's tone was harsh, but it

stubborn.

a

"Who?" Her voice cracked.

circled in his throat,

smile steeped in anguish, an almost unbearable sight. She regretted asking.

most important person in his world. Now, anyone could replace her. That person could occupy his mind and lead

do this again." Justin placed the thermos on the bedside table, his lashes lowered. "It isn't worth it to hurt yourself for

her gaze. "You're right. It's not worth it. So I won't be

her despair had reached its

Justin, her actions amounted to nothing more than a hollow, meaningless plea for