Running around recklessly was not going to help the situation.

Justin decided to ask Bella to stop standing in the cold wind and return to the villa to warm up.

In the meantime, he got his people to begin the search and contacted Ryan to send reinforcements.

The two of them sat side by side on the sofa.

This time, it felt different. They were much closer than before, no longer separated by another person.

It felt natural, like two magnets drawn to each other. Neither knew who leaned toward whom first. But at the moment, Bella had no interest in romance.

She sat curled up on the sofa, her arms wrapped around herself, her damp jacket still on as a chill crept through her body.

Bella sat quietly and listened as Justin made calls, directing the search efforts with his usual calm and meticulous manner.

In the past, his presence would have been enough to ease her mind. But this time, her thoughts were in chaos.

The anguish in her heart felt like it was being torn apart by relentless, sharp claws, the piercing pain radiating through her chilled body and leaving her struggling to breathe under the weight of her emotions.

"Young Madam, please take off your jacket, or you'll catch a cold!" Wilma hurried over with a cup of hot tea, holding it out to Bella with both hands. "Drink this while it's hot. It'll warm you up."

Bella hesitated. "I'm fine. Give it to Mr. Salvador instead."

the snow

with Ryan, but his intense

features

like a fragile ice sculpture on the

the call, Justin's voice had a gentle tone. "Ryan's on his way. Don't worry.

with both hands. "Thank you,

Justin

lowered his gaze, his eyes landed on Bella's hands. Once flawless like porcelain, they now bore faint scars from the

pang shot

he

to it. She asked, "Is Ryan

Justin nodded. "Yes."

Will she be alright on her own?" Bella

she's been through, she's become more independent and resilient. Besides, Dean

warm in here. You shouldn't keep that damp jacket on, or you might catch

was a whirlwind of thoughts,

in a silk nightgown came into view in the dim light. She

of skin beneath. It was

uneasily, swallowing

closed, blushing as she lowered her eyes in embarrassment. Though they had once been husband and wife, this moment felt like the shy, tentative stirrings of a new romance

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