Chapter 2300

At the same time, Justin also noticed Bella with Grant.

This harmonious scene was one he had seen before, etched in the black-and-white memories of his past. He had once watched her play and watched her laugh.

Time had passed, and now, another man stood in the place he had once occupied. Back then, it was he who had initiated the breakup, telling her not to waste time on him and advising her to find a better suitor.

Yet, as he watched his older brother clearly harbor feelings for Bella and saw how happy they seemed together, a bitter taste spread in Justin's mouth, one he couldn't describe.

Justin's fingers curled slightly, veins bulging on the back of his hand. It felt like there was a bee in his mouth, stinging the tip of his tongue. A faint pain and numbness quietly spread throughout his body.

As Justin's thoughts wandered, several cold snowflakes drifted down, brushing across his sharply defined face.

"Watch out!"

Suddenly, a large chunk of snow dislodged from a trembling, high tree branch, hurtling toward Justin and Clarice.

"Ah!"

delicate cry, drawing the attention of everyone nearby, including Bella and

about to fall on her, she shrank her shoulders in panic, leaning into the man next to her, who had not

and leaned forward slightly, causing both of them

man was shielding the woman in his arms,

surge of bitterness nearly overflowed from her tear-filled eyes. The painful

moment, she felt as though her heart had shattered

not to kick the tree, but they just

Justin and Clarice. 'I'm so sorry! Are you two alright? Would you like to come inside, warm up by the heater, and dry

without even brushing the snow off

kids.

looked up at the tall man beside her,

distance, entirely unaware of the woman's affectionate gestures. "My apologies, Mr. Grant," Bella said, her eyes tinged with red as she withdrew her pained gaze. Her voice was hoarse. "I have something to

quickly offered,

"No need. Please stay."

teeth, turned around, and walked briskly toward the exit without looking back. Grant did not remain in place

not to make her feel

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