Chapter 2356

Chapter 2356

Justin steadied his breath as he pushed open the door to the hospital ward. He inexplicably tensed up at that

moment.

Few things ever made him nervous because only a few people ever had the power to. Besides his grandfather, Bella was the only one who had that power.

The room was silent, save for the rhythmic hum of medical equipment.

Bella was awake, leaning against the headboard. Her face was turned toward the pitch-black window. There was neither the moon nor stars, just an endless expanse of void. Whatever held her gaze was a mystery.

Justin froze mid-step, his eyes darkening as he caught sight of her.

For a moment, he felt as though even breathing required permission. The girl who had once radiated optimism, so dazzling and full of life, now seemed completely drained.

Bella looked so fragile and forlorn that the slightest breeze could scatter her into nothingness.

After a while, Bella became aware of his presence. She turned her head slowly, her dazed expression meeting his deep, ocean-like eyes.

are you doing

in an oversized hospital gown, her frail body trembled slightly. The corner of her eyes was tinged red, and her whole body bristled

in hand, stepping toward her one deliberate step at a time. His gaze was dark, almost impenetrable. "Feeling any

IV needle, stood out in bluish relief." Thanks to you, Mr. Salvador, I

curled up in the snow, pitiful and broken, flashed in his mind. His chest surged

it amuse you?" Her heart tightened. The already pallid

It wasn't possible." Justin's tone was harsh, but

stubborn.

was in a hurry to find

"Who?" Her voice cracked.

circled in his

into a bitter smile. It was a smile steeped in anguish, an almost unbearable sight. She regretted asking.

could replace her. That person could occupy his mind and lead him to cast her aside, breaking promises without

this again." Justin placed the thermos on the bedside table, his lashes lowered. "It isn't worth it to hurt yourself

dropped her gaze. "You're right. It's not worth it. So I won't be foolish

her despair had reached

Justin, her actions amounted to nothing more than a hollow,

his voice low and

Her eyes reddened as she forced herself

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