Chapter 1998



Bella stared intently at the man in the photograph, her heart tightening and then racing wildly.

The photo was old, judging by the yellow-stained edges. The two men were close, with tender affection evident between them.

Even though the photo could not speak, Bella could tell that her brother and this man were lovers. The deep affection in their eyes was unmistakable. Asher's smile in the photo was bright and passionate, like a blooming sunflower. It was a smile she had never seen him wear, not even toward Arnold. A strange, indescribable emotion clogged Bella's chest, making her feel inexplicably uncomfortable.

Suddenly, steady footsteps echoed outside the study. Bella hurriedly returned the Bible to its place and slipped the photo into her shirt pocket. The door clicked open.

Asher entered, wearing deep blue satin pajamas. Seeing Bella, a smile immediately reached his eyes.

"Bella, when did you get here? Have you been waiting long?"

"Not too long." Bella's beautiful face stiffened slightly as she glanced outside. "Ash, is Arnold awake?"

After last night's fun, I doubt he'll be up before the afternoon." Asher's dark eyes

breath. “Ash, close the door.

turned and closed the door. He walked back to her, concerned. “Bella,

her eyelashes and slowly reached into her shirt pocket, pulling out the photo. She handed it to

"Ash, who is this?"

at the photo, and his face instantly lost all

ached fiercely, then began to pound uncontrollably. So many years had passed, yet seeing him again still made his heart race, as

stunned expression, Bella

the photo, his voice

Ash, you know I can't resist 'treasure hunting' in your

sorrow. His heart felt as

'The

He saved my life more than once. He

the largest gang in the country, with influence spanning the

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