Chapter 2048

Owen's mind buzzed, leaving him frozen in place. It was not until the nurse called out to him that he managed to move. His steps were heavy as he walked toward the hospital room.

Inside, his frail and emaciated wife leaned weakly against the headboard, her eyes wide with fear, clutching Bella's hand as if it were a lifeline. Bella stood by the window, gently stroking the woman's back and whispering soothing words to calm her.

Owen stood in the doorway, utterly astonished. His wife, tormented by her illness to the point where even the nurse who had cared for her for nearly a decade sometimes struggled to control her, was now calm and composed in Bella's presence.

They had only just met, yet they seemed to get along so well. What was even more incredible was that Bella had managed to stabilize his wife's emotions without the need for sedatives.

"Darling!" Owen, his face ashen, hurried over and pulled his wife into his arms, holding her tightly.

you keep asking where your husband was? He's here

Hopkins stared blankly at her husband's face for a long moment before her lips moved sluggishly." Owen... You're here? Have

were filled with deep love, surging like ocean waves. He gazed at his wife intently before looking in

"My wife... She..."

behind her back, her gaze tender as she looked at Mrs. Hopkins. "But you see, no matter how much the illness torments her, as long as you love

were simple, yet they touched Owen deeply. His voice was hoarse as

her eyes took on a more serious tone. "Deputy Chief Hopkins, may I have a

had briefly filled Owen's heart was instantly chilled again. The two walked out of the room, where Steven, full of concern, quickly approached

"Ms. Bella..."

firmly, "I need to speak with Deputy Chief Hopkins alone. Steve, stay by the

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