Justin got an earful out of nowhere.

"I was wrong, Bella. I should have known better than to drink too much. I was out of line." Axel owned up to his mistake, not wanting to yell at his sister.

"So you kissed Roza because of the alcohol? Hmph! Men are irresponsible flirts!"

"No..."

Axel closed his eyes and shook his head. "I was conscious and aware when I kissed her. I like her, Bella, but she doesn't feel the same way about me. We're not meant to be. Besides, she doesn't want to get married, and she's just after the thrill. We don't share the same perspectives on life. I doubt our relationship will get far even if we get together. I'm sorry for not being able to give you a sister-in-law." "Axel!"

Without another word, Axel left the villa in dejection.

"Bella, I'll see Axel out."

Axel's hailed ride had arrived, but Justin stopped him just before he got into the car.

just need a

was surprised. "What's

to bond. Even though the feelings aren't mutual in the beginning, you can always put your best foot forward if you really like Ms. Walker. Maybe she will open up to you eventually. Try not to

fall in love with Bella

Justin choked.

quite a bit of life-threatening situations and chaos before you two reconciled."

put your mind to it and hang on... Look, I might sound like I'm mocking you. Well...

breathed out frustratedly,

lot of guts to give to much to a partner. You're lucky, Justin, but not everybody is happy to walk the same path as you. I can live with just making the world a safer place and fulfilling my mother's last wish to keep by Bella's

out impatiently. "Are you coming

"I'm coming."

a stoic face and climbed into the vehicle. His ride swiftly disappeared into the night. Justin stood there blankly, his brows

stretched late into the night, but as the clock

drove Rachel back. Arnold insisted that Asher

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