Hearing that Justin had woken up, Bella burst into tears. Her slender body slowly crouched down as she curled into a ball, trembling in the cold wind.

"Ms. Bella..." Steven's eyes reddened as he watched her from the side. He felt like his heart was about to shatter.

Ever since Justin fell into a coma, Bella had been living in a daze. Each day felt like an eternity.

Though she was still alive, the vibrant young lady, once as radiant as a rose with her lively, spirited gaze, had disappeared.

Bella carried immense weight on her shoulders. She constantly blamed herself and battled inner turmoil for the incident.

She was awake, yet slipping into madness.

"My dear, why are you crying? Justin woke up! You should be happy!" Nigel's voice came through the phone as he comforted Bella. He could not help but worry about her, too. "My dear, are you outside in this cold weather?"

"Grandpa Nigel... I'm outside the hospital." Bella choked between sobs, warm tears flowing through her fingers.

Nigel was both shocked and concerned. "You're still outside the hospital at this hour? Silly girl, what if you catch a cold?!"

to see Justin... But... I can't

instantly calming Bella. "Matt and I are on our way to the hospital now. Anna, don't freeze out there. Go and wait inside. I'll back you up when I get there. We'll see who

...

than half an hour later, Nigel arrived at the hospital, seated in a wheelchair, with Matt pushing him. They quickly met up with Bella and

they rushed to the

family's bodyguards stood on high alert, but with the Old Master present, who would dare stop them? Each one of the bodyguards bowed respectfully as they entered. "Justin! My dear grandson!" Nigel could not wait any longer. With Matt's help, he staggered out

at his pale grandson, whose once bright eyes now appeared dim and lifeless, Nigel could not hold

up! That's all that matters!" Gregory heaved a long sigh of

shed any tears, the worry had been gnawing at him for days, leaving him sleepless

spotted Bella hesitating at the door, too afraid to enter the room. His voice caught in

is he el

She felt the longing would burst from

not bring herself to face

Guilt and shame

do you mean

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