Chapter 501

Bella cleaned herself up in the bathroom and changed into another dress. She left the room for a stroll around and to sober up.

For some reason, she did not feel comfortable with Steven getting down on one knee and wiping the alcohol off her feet in public.

He had always been considerate and sweet to her.

Since the lingering embrace, she could no longer look him in the eye and accept his kindness without qualms.

Her friendship with Steven went way back, and they grew up together.

Steven was a close next-door neighbor and subordinate to her. However, Bella could not differentiate whether Steven saw her as a childhood friend or the one that got away.

Bella could not accept the new dynamics of their friendship.

She sighed frustratedly and looked up, spotting Steven frozen in a

spot not too far away. He looked pale.

“Ms. Bella,” Steven called out to her.

“Steve? Why are you here?” Bella was stunned.

hard and drew close to her. “I was worried about you, so I came to check on you.”

“Steve…”

won’t you let

look at

been waiting for you to get a clear head and figure things out.”

the tip of her foot,

yet broken gaze. “It’s been a week, Steve. Have

Bella, I like

loving you. I never expected you to accept me. I won’t even

hid behind Bella’s

I know I will be in

that. It’s just rude.” Steven grinned

I simply

out a wry

was a mistake, then Bella would stand condemned for giving everything to Justin, only to be dumped.

anything to do with romance. So, Steve,

a strong, independent woman, never hesitating to tear men

Chapter 501

down.

Steven,

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