The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Suddenly, a blur passed in front of him, and he felt a warm hand supporting his back, one hand gripping his arm.

"Careful!"

Grant looked up in surprise, meeting a pair of clear, bright eyes. He felt his heart skip a beat.

Bella mustered her strength and wheeled him back onto level ground. As she leaned over him, a few strands of her hair brushed against his face.

Grant clenched his jaw and smiled wryly. "I really have to thank you, Ms. Thompson. If not for you, I would be staying here tonight too."

"It's nothing. I did what anyone would do."

Bella lowered her eyes, nudging a pebble away with her toe. "Your wheel must have been caught on a stone. That was really dangerous. Why isn't Ms. Clarice with you?"

"I'm heading back to Meridan soon and wanted to visit my sister before leaving. I was just in the café next to the hospital, buying coffee for the doctors and nurses taking care of my sister. Clarice stepped into the supermarket nearby, so I was just waiting by myself. That's when I got a call from Paul. I rushed over alone because I was just so worried about Carrie."

sweating and

past, Bella had only ever seen the eldest Salvador impeccably composed. Even bound in a wheelchair, he always managed to

about Carrie. But given your condition, you shouldn't be going out alone. It's too risky." She kept her tone

showed a resigned smile. "At times like these, I can't help but wish I

shifted subtly

concealed it and cleared her

I'll be going up

don't mind, may I go with you? I'm really worried about her." Grant pleaded, his eyes filled with

course, you're her brother. I don't mind." With that, Bella turned and walked

she heard a coughing fit behind her, accompanied by the man's heavy breathing,

face pallid. "I have no strength left... Could you,

Bella was reluctant to