It broke Justin's heart to see Bella's feet covered in injuries, blood stains, and dried dirt.

"Bella... I want to make you happy, but happiness is the one thing I didn't give you."

Justin closed his eyes and breathed heavily, his throat hiding a whimper.

His phone vibrated. It was a call from Matt.

Justin rubbed his eyes and got up to take the call near the window. "How is Grandpa doing, Matt?"

"Old Master Nigel is doing well. He was up worrying about Ms. Thompson and slept late. Did you find Ms. Thompson, sir? The Old Master asked about her before he went to bed." Matt sounded concerned. "I found her. Tell Grandpa when he wakes up not to worry. I will keep her company."

The question was how long he could stay with her.

"I'm sorry, sir..." Feeling bad, Matt spoke in a hoarse voice, "It's all my fault. If I had told you Ms. Thompson lost the baby, things wouldn't have come to this."

do with it. I caused

fell silent before a thought struck

Christmas three years ago. Justin was away in Meridan,

possibly have taken her call during the day when the car

to call me, but I didn't pick up, Matt?" Justin

contacted you right

too busy to even eat, as you tried to establish yourself in the company.

all coming back to

working in the Meridan branch when Rosalind came over and dragged

but she

call for help must have come

Justin's head spun.

you there? Are you alright?"

sank to the ground. He

relieved that Bella's fever had

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