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.

the empty doorway,

after her!" Nigel grumbled, mustering his

flushed, ran to the parking

"Ugh-!"

ran right into

as he said in a low voice, "Ms. Thompson, why are you rushing like that? Shouldn't you watch where you're

glistening with pain as she scowled. "It's your fault

to walk left, but Justin, eyes dark as night,

yet he moved in that direction too, as if determined to block

lip and turned around to leave. But Justin suddenly grabbed her slender

you doing? Didn't we break up already?!" Bella was flustered, her eyes

voice emotionless. "Yes, we did. I ended

struggled against his grip.

spoke softly. "Thank you for saving

he?" Bella's eyes reddened as she scoffed." I

flickered in Justin's frown. "Then what do

silent gaze, a sour ache

his eyes had been full of affection and indulgence for her. He would let her cry, let her complain, and let her nag at him day and night

now that she was no longer important

something." Perhaps driven by lingering reluctance, Bella

her, his tone cool.

decided yet. When I do, I'll let you know." She lifted her chin slightly. "But when I ask, you must agree. That will

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