Chapter 1865
When Love Comes Late
Kristianâs voice was heavy with regret as he said, âIf I had known he was capable of such treachery, I would have never entrusted your care to him.
Damn it!â
He seized the opportunity to draw Bella closer, his arm wrapping around her shoulders.
Sensing no resistance from her, he continued, âThankfully, we uncovered his deceit in time.
Iâll never allow anyone to harm you.
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Meanwhile, Elizabeth, emerging from her daze, mistook Kristian for a rescuer and pleaded desperately, âDad, youâre finally home.
Please help me.
I truly donât know anything.
Please donât Let Mom send me away.
I really donât know anythingâ¦â
Bella couldnât hide her frown when she saw Elizabeth treat Kristian as if he was a savior.
Observing Bellaâs frown at the interaction, Kristian realized he needed to prioritize his own safety.
Stepping toward Elizabeth, he delivered a sharp slap across her face in a pretense of anger.
âYou piece of shit! Still trying to lie your way out? I blame myself for spoiling you.
Your actions are unforgivable!â
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With his back to Bella, Kristian discreetly signaled Elizabeth to keep silent with his eyes.
Elizabeth was stunned by Kristianâs slap.
Besides, she was preoccupied with how she would explain herself, so she failed to notice the hint in Kristianâs eyes.
Restrained by the two bodyguards and now slapped by Kristian, Elizabeth was overwhelmed by a sense of humiliation.
She burst out, âAre you out of your mind? How dare you!â
Noticing her agitation and careless words, Kristian raised his hand and slapped her hard again.
âShut up! Youâve done something wrong, yet you still refuse to admit it.
Weâve spoiled you in the past, but this time we need to teach you a lesson.
You should take this time to reflect on yourself.
Youâre grounded!â
He cursed her silently for being an idiot.
How could she behave like this at such a critical moment? Her Lies had already been exposed.
Would she only be satisfied if he was exposed as well?
Elizabeth wanted to say more, but as she raised her head, she noticed the warning and reminder in Kristianâs eyes.
At last, she caught Kristianâs message.
She snapped out of the chaos and grasped the severity of the situation.
At the very least, she needed to ensure Kristianâs safety.
Wisely, she sealed her Lips shut.
Kristian, relieved, exhaled deeply; he then turned and approached Bella.
Observing her angry face, he offered solace, saying, âRetreat to your room and rest.
Iâll handle this.
Iâll instruct the lawyer to initiate legal proceedings against Tyron.
Additionally, Iâll monitor Elizabeth closely, ensuring she settles and understands the boundaries.
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Kristian added, his expression tinged with sadness, âIâve been too lenient with her lately.
From now on, Iâll keep a close eye on her and make sure she doesnât repeat such behavior.
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Bella closed her eyes briefly before responding, âNo, thank you.
Iâll arrange for someone to escort her back to Dorburn tomorrow.
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She refrained from directly involving the police out of concern for their family ties.
Nonetheless, she harbored no desire to even see Elizabeth.
Kristian was taken aback, but recognizing her unwavering stance, he conceded, âIâll follow your lead, but you must rest now.
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After uttering those words, he promptly grasped Bellaâs arm and exited the room.
His sole objective was to swiftly remove Bella from the situation, fearing that Elizabeth might be foolish enough to incriminate him.
For the rest, he intended to strategize meticulously at his own pace.
Accompanied by their bodyguards, Stella and Matthew trailed behind Bella and Kristian as they exited.