The word "we" marked an unbridgeable gap between Christopher and the couple. It was a barrier that he could never overcome.

Even so, Christopher's gaze on Bella still held deep affection.

His obsessive love had turned him into a shameless lunatic.

"Bella, you've misunderstood me. But since you suspect me, I'm willing to cooperate with you fully."

As Christopher spoke, he leaned down to hold his mother's hand, gently caressing it. "Mom, I'm sorry... I'm afraid I can't accompany you on the trip."

"It's alright. I'm fine..."

Mrs. Iverson's worried gaze turned to Bella, her eyes brimming with tears as she spoke, "Bella, don't be mad at Chris! If he has upset you, I... I apologize on his behalf!"

Bella's heart clenched, "Mrs. Iverson, please don't say that..."

Although Christopher was incorrigible and cunning, Mrs. Iverson was a pitiful woman, suffering from a serious illness. Bella did not want to engage in a fierce conflict with Christopher in front of her.

woman, abandoned and exiled by her husband for fifteen years, had only Christopher as her

the flicker of hope that kept her

between the mother and son, Justin's eyes dimmed, and his

who cared for him so

only dream of. The

please don't be mad at Chris. Don't ignore him, okay?" Mrs. Iverson's words became increasingly unclear as her sickness relapsed. Upon seeing his mother's condition, Christopher felt deeply concerned and immediately

"Yes, Mr. Iverson!"

me or use any harsh words on me, I won't hold it against you. Because

looking

things don't turn out as you wish, and if you wrongly accuse me of something, how would

Is it because he's internally strong and

calls from Asher and Ralph echoed, "Bella!" Immediately after, Ryan's voice followed suit.

couple turned to respond in

moment, Christopher's lips curled into

concealing anger as he fixed his eyes on

now, a helicopter took off from the

chapters of novels early

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