Chapter 2008 The Scheme

Mike shifted his gaze somewhat unnaturally.

Just at that moment, Bella slowly came to her senses and recounted the whole story from beginning to end, finally bringing the matter to a complete closure.

After expressing her gratitude once again, Elisa and Gareth brought Bella back home.

They did not return to Wickam Manor. Naturally, they did not want to upset Julia.

Of course, the moment Elisa found out that Bella was all right, she immediately called Julia to a*sure her that all was well.

On the phone, Bella also a*sured Julia that she was fine. It was just that her phone had run out of battery. after returning from a business trip.

Julia did not doubt her. She just sighed in relief. “You, don’t try to show off by going on business trips. alone in the future… cough, cough… As a girl, you still need a man by your side.” She could not stop coughing as she spoke these few short sentences.

Bella laughed and spun a lie that she and another person had a project they needed to work on together. As such, she would not be able to return to Wickam Manor for a few days.

On the other hand, Elisa did notice something was off and quickly asked, “Grandma, did you catch a seasonal cold? Why do I feel like you’ve been coughing all day?”

Julia sighed, “Perhaps it’s because I’m getting old. Come back with Bella another day. It’s nothing serious.”

without giving it

to take care of their health while they were out and about and not

You work so relentlessly. There’s a saying. ‘Doctors don’t treat themselves. As a doctor, how can it be good if you always have gastric issues?”

promised not to have any more stomach

situation. “Grandma, rest a*sured. I will definitely help you keep

slipped out of Bella’s mouth and made the atmosphere a bit awkward for a moment. Only Gareth

hung up the phone, and the three of them went home together.

home did

a medicinal diet to nourish the two

certainly had not forgotten about the

she did not have to do anything at home. She

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care and

the mountain-like pile of fruits and exchanged a glance with Gareth. Both of them shared an

there was no one around Julia. Kaylee knew that her opportunity

and returned late on weekdays, she essentially stayed by Julia’s side. whenever

not find a single opportunity to take advantage of the situation,

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