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!"

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

panic, leaning into the man

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

it looked like the man was shielding the woman in

The painful

moment, she felt as though her heart

kids! I told them not to kick the tree,

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

still without even brushing the snow off

be kids. A little

the tall man beside her, gently brushing the snow from his

apologies, Mr. Grant," Bella said, her eyes tinged with red as she withdrew her pained gaze. Her voice was hoarse. "I have

her pallor, Grant quickly offered, 'T'll

"No need. Please stay."

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

a respectful distance, careful not to make her feel

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