NovelStartChapter 1066 lan’s voice was so loud that Bella could hear him even through Justin's phone.
“Dr. Fairchild, I'm busy with something at the moment. I'll get back to you later.” Bella hung up in a hurry and stared at Justin with bright eyes.
Justin curled his lips and stroked her hair. “What changed his mind?” “Winston was attacked by his cellmate last night. His cellmate drove a toothbrush into his neck, but he was able to resist him until the patrolling guards arrived, so he managed to survive the attack.” Justin and Bella exchanged lingering looks. “How is he doing now?” lan sneered, “He was transported out of prison to receive urgent medical care. He clamored to see you and the young madam whee got up. | guess he’s ready to talk now. His life was threatene days into his jail sentence. How is he supposed to survive the two decades? He must be hoping that you will help him.” Overjoyed, Bella got on her tiptoes, wrapped her arms around Justin, and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs his eyes darkened with yearning, Justin hooked his right arm around her, lifting her up by her perky butt. His show of strength was so boyfriend-material.
His free hand slipped behind her head, and they shared a kiss.
His eyes reflected her bashful face.
“I got to give it to you. You figured out your wicked stepmother’s plan.” Bella prodded her nose against Justin's and praised him.
“I could have only figured it out with your help, Bella. Without you, I'm nothing.” Justin pecked her lips. “Shannon fell for it because you used the inteto bash her. She needed to silence her enemy before the truth cout. | didn’t expect Shannon to work so quickly, though. Gregory kept her at home, basically grounding her. Even though Harry and Winston are caught, she manages to find someone to do her dirty work. | guess she must have a lot of people working for her.” Bella narrowed her eyes. “Don’t worry about your sister, Bethany. She beats your stepmother when it comes to ruthlessness.” “I only have one sister, and that’s Carrie.” Justin spoke in a raspy voice, his eyes fixating on his p assertiveness made her heart race “You, on the othe lot of guy friends.” “Who? Dr. Fairchild?” She curled her lips cheekily. “Are you Hm?” “What do you think?” is Justin's eyes were red-rimmed. “No one, except your father, your brothers, and me, would risk their lives for you unless they.had ulterior motives.” ve a “So what? I'm worth any man’s life.” Bella winked and twirled her hair Chopper 1006 “If even Dr. Fairchild can get to you, you'll be in for a rough ride.” Even though Justin knew Bella was joking, his eyes dimmed with jealousy.
“But...” Bella stopped teasing him, her breath caressing his ear. There's only one man for me.” Justin's heart pounded out of his chest.
The past cto mind.
Justin could not even stand Bella's friend. Yet for the past three years, Bella stayed by his side while he was out with another woman.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe teared up, reminded of his past cruelty toward her.
Justin could never change the past.
Even though Bella had forgiven him, he could not forgive himself.
“Hey, don’t tell me...” Bella was surprised that he cried. “I was only joking. Why are you crying? Con.” “No, I'm okay.” Justin drew a deep breath and beamed.
“Get yourself ready. We're going to meet with Ralph and then Winston.” Bella tried to leave Justin's embrace, but he clung harder to her.
“I'm hungry, Bella.” Justin's hoarse voice reflected his urge. He carried Bella into the bedroom. “Feedto giveenergy to work.” Bella pounded his shoulder. She had no more tears to shed.
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