Chapter 2317

On the way back from the hospital, Bella thought about Justin's words and the promise they had sealed with a high-five, feeling a torrent of emotions she could not describe.

Staring at the snowy view outside the window, her eyes glistened with tears as she murmured softly to herself, "Bella, he came to you willingly. He agreed to your request. That's already enough, isn't it? You don't have the right to act spoiled around him anymore. Be content."

Steven, who was driving, kept glancing in the rearview mirror at Bella, watching her lost and desolate expression and feeling a deep ache for her. Just the separation alone had turned her world upside down.

He thought, 'If Justin ever left this world for good, her life would crumble entirely.'

Perhaps letting Justin live well was the best outcome fate could grant after all they had endured, even if it was bittersweet.

"Ms. Bella, it's getting late. Maybe we should skip going to the office. You should rest at home. You'll be busy enough fighting for the Savrow A5 project in the days ahead," Steven suggested, his voice calm with concern as he noticed her pale complexion.

Frowning, Bella muttered to herself, "Steven, help me look into someone."

"Of course. Who?"

Cooper worked as a maid at the Tideview Manor, looking after Grandpa Nigel. Her

rational demeanor. "This girl died by Grant's hand 20 years ago, but the circumstances

case at such a young age? Was he some

witnessed it myself at the cemetery, I wouldn't believe it if my life depended on it." Bella let out a cold laugh.

of Grant's refined and harmless face, Steven

this. Even if he was a minor

ever reveals his true nature and becomes a threat to Justin,

was evident. Bella strategized with caution and depth, no

he added, "Ms. Bella, if Grant dared to commit murder at 14, it means he's inherently cold-blooded and

was cool, and her expression was calm. "Doesn't his behavior remind you of his uncle, Lucas Fowler? If we consider what Wilma said about his history of animal cruelty, his willingness to kill becomes

in shock. "But... There's a difference between killing animals

a callous disregard and

feeling a tightness in her chest. "Anyone who tortures animals so easily shows no real hesitation. Eventually, when they lose their thrill, they naturally turn

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