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."

to do

silent before

Justin was away in

he could not possibly have taken her call

that Bella tried to call me, but

Ms. Thompson contacted

yourself up. You were away often, too busy to even eat, as you tried to establish yourself

coming back to

working in the Meridan branch when Rosalind came over and dragged

rush to a meeting, but she threw

call for help must have

Justin's head spun.

Sir? Are you there? Are you alright?" Matt

as his body sank to the

was relieved that Bella's fever had

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