Deception was certainly despicable, but was it not another way to protect her?

Otherwise, with Bella's fiery, impulsive nature, she would cause a disaster far beyond her ability to handle.

"There's one thing I am certain of. The pills Justin took aren't fatal, and they won't cause any harm to his body." Christopher took a deep breath and smiled bitterly. "Otherwise, the Boss wouldn't have suggested giving the pills to you."

"To me?!" Bella was stunned, her face drained of color.

"The Boss wouldn't hurt you, so the pills he gave wouldn't be fatal. But he said taking it would be painful, so..."

Christopher's eyes lowered slightly, though his handcuffed hands trembled as if he were trying hard to reel in some strong emotion.

He did not need to say any more words. Bella understood everything.

"Your boss told you to give me the pills. Even if he didn't tell you exactly what it was, he should at least inform you of the effects, right?"

"He said it would make you belong to me forever." Christopher's voice was hoarse and broken.

"Ha... I see." Bella knew she would not get any more valuable information and did not want to face him any longer. She coldly stood up. "I'm leaving, Christopher. I can't bring myself to say something insincere like take care. You know I hate you. But while you're in there, I still hope you live long enough to face judgment."

As she turned to leave, Christopher suddenly stood up, his eyes brimming with tears.

"Bella! I'm sorry!"

did

because being with you was the only time I felt that the old me hadn't died, that my heart was

regret streamed down his face. "You

to

endless lament and sorrow after he had come to his

trembled slightly, but she remained silent, disappearing

slowly collapsed, as if his soul had been drained. He seemed to have aged

I know you wouldn't choose me even in the next life. So I won't hope for

...

prison, the cold wind cut

really stubborn and hopeless!" Steven clenched his fists in

clear sky, yet still feeling the tightness

time,

boss's identity. He's

understand what was in his heart, but she did not want to acknowledge it.

and

least we know the pill won't

we

Justin so that he'll

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