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

body trembled slightly. The corner of her eyes was tinged

her one deliberate step at a time. His gaze was dark, almost

laugh. The veins on the back of her hand, pierced by an IV needle, stood

pitiful and broken, flashed in his mind. His chest surged with an

abuse your own body like this? Does it amuse you?" Her heart tightened.

told you. I will keep my promise to you. But that day... It

unusually stubborn. "Why not

in a hurry to

"Who?" Her voice cracked.

circled in his throat,

smile steeped in anguish, an almost unbearable sight. She regretted asking. Why had she asked? Wasn't the humiliation

in his world. Now, anyone could replace her. That person could occupy his mind and lead him to

Justin placed the thermos on the bedside table, his

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

despair had reached

her actions amounted to nothing more than

thermos, his

on the soft flesh of her lip. Her eyes reddened as she forced herself to smile brightly. "I already

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