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.

husband for fifteen years,

extinguish the flicker of hope that kept

and son, Justin's eyes dimmed, and his heart ached.

especially his mother, who cared for him so deeply, would ultimately choose such a

could only dream of. The more Justin thought about it,

as her sickness

"Yes, Mr. Iverson!"

I won't hold it against you. Because you, like my mother, are

pleaded, looking

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

uneasiness. 'Why is he so calm? Is it because he's internally strong and fearless, or... Does

and Ralph echoed,

young couple turned to respond in unison.

that exact moment, Christopher's lips curled

concealing anger as he fixed his eyes on this deceitful

grew somber as he lowered his voice, "Just now, a helicopter took off from

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