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!"

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

to fall on her, she shrank her shoulders in panic, leaning into the man next to her, who had

bent his head and leaned forward slightly, causing both of them to be covered in snow. A blanket of white

was shielding the woman in his arms, which pierced her

from her tear-filled eyes. The painful emotions clawed at her throat,

though her heart had

not to kick the tree,

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

standing still without even brushing the snow off his shoulders or

be kids. A little mischief is

up at the tall man beside her,

distance, entirely unaware of the woman's affectionate gestures. "My apologies, Mr. Grant," Bella said, her eyes

pallor, Grant quickly offered, 'T'll see

"No need. Please stay."

around, and walked briskly toward the exit without looking back. Grant did not remain in place but instead maneuvered his wheelchair, slowly

not to

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