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?!"

want to see Justin...

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

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seated in a

rushed to the

bowed respectfully as they

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

That's all that matters!"

the worry had been gnawing at him for days, leaving him sleepless and exhausted, with dark circles beneath his

voice caught in his throat as ran over, tears

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with the urgent desire to see Justin. She felt the longing would burst from her chest, shaking her to her core. But now

herself to face the

because of her. Guilt and shame overwhelmed her. She felt utterly lost and had nowhere to

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