Chapter 2316

"Grandpa." Justin's breathing was heavy, his dark eyes filled with hidden worry. However, due to the toxins affecting the amygdala in his brain, his intense emotions felt trapped, beating wildly within him but unable to be released. However, his handsome face appeared indifferent, as if he had no emotions at all.

Nigel exchanged a look of understanding with Bella. The elderly man quickly wiped away his tears, replacing them with a kind smile.

"Justin, you're here.... Fortunately, with Bella helping to take care of me, I'm fine. You can rest easy."

Bella remembered Nigel's recent words, her long lashes fluttering as she drifted into a daze. She remained that way until a chilling, masculine presence brushed past her side. Startled, she looked up, meeting his intense gaze.

Justin's thin lips were pressed together, and he lowered his eyes to look at her.

Bella's heart seemed to skip a beat. Her pale face tinged with pink as she quickly and awkwardly averted her gaze.

She thought to herself, 'Ugh, I'm so pathetic!'

Bella still loved him endlessly, whether his gaze shone like the stars or darkened like an abyss. She would inevitably fall into it, time and again.

"Why are you just standing there? Aren't you going to properly thank Bella?" Nigel's voice held a reprimanding tone. "If it weren't for Bella, you would have lost your grandfather!"

Justin opened his mouth to speak, but Bella briskly rose to her feet without glancing at Justin. She only gave Nigel a gentle smile.

"Grandpa Nigel, I'm relieved now that you're well. I have work to attend to, so I'll head back now and visit you another day."

"Bella, wait!" Nigel tried to call her back, but she had already hurried out of the room.

stared at the empty doorway, his

you standing there for? Go after her!" Nigel grumbled, mustering his

face flushed, ran to the parking

"Ugh-!"

to notice Justin standing nearby and ran right into his chest, hard enough

his lips barely moving as he said in a low voice, "Ms. Thompson, why are you rushing

with pain as she

but Justin, eyes dark as night, took a

that direction too, as if determined to

Bella bit her lip and turned around to leave. But Justin suddenly

break up

emotionless. "Yes, we did. I ended

chest as she struggled against his grip.

"Thank you for saving my

didn't he?" Bella's eyes

flickered in Justin's frown. "Then what do you

into his silent gaze, a sour ache spreading

full of affection and indulgence for her. He would let her cry, let her complain, and let her nag at him

that she was

you to promise me something." Perhaps driven by lingering reluctance, Bella found herself saying

his tone cool. "Go

She lifted her chin slightly. "But when I ask, you must agree. That will be your way of

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