There was nothing Bella could do.
She found herself in a room full of outstanding men, and now even her brother, who was a colonel, had
appeared. There was no room for escape!
âBella, you werenât mistreated, right?â Declan held onto Bellaâs shoulders, checking her body
repeatedly.
âIâm okay. Letâs go, Dec.â Bella hesitated to let Declan stay any longer in front of Justin.
She feared things might take an unexpected turn. As she was just about to pull him away, Declan
spoke coldly, âAsher, Steve, you two go ahead and take Bella away. Iâll join you in a while.â
âDeclan!â Bella frowned. Her tense call was filled with complex emotions.
âLetâs go, Bella.â Asher put his arm around Bellaâs shoulder, casting a meaningful glance at Justin.
He whispered in her ear, âYou know that Declan is the most. emotionally stable and gentle one. Donât
worry, he handles things. with discretion.â
Bella let out a sigh, thinking that there probably wouldnât be any trouble in the hospital. So she and
Asher decided to head out first.
Justinâs intense gaze stayed on Bella until the door closed, and he lost sight of her.
He suddenly remembered that she hadnât had breakfast yet.
He quickly walked over to the coffee table and was about to pick up the food box when an equally firm
and strong hand held the box down.
Justin raised his eyes coldly, meeting Declanâs icy gaze. The tension in the air was strong. It felt as if
the room could explode at any moment.
âShe hasnât eaten breakfast yet, so Iâll bring these to her,â Justin said, his expression turning cold.
âNo need. Iâm worried my sister might fall ill if she eats something given by a jerk.â
Declanâs brows furrowed with anger, and he smirked coldly. âYouâve caused Bella so much suffering.
Now you are trying to win her back
with cheap tricks and a few sweet gestures. Do you think that she will change her mind and willingly
step back into the demonic abyss of your Salvador family? Do you think my sister is some stray animal
that you can entice with a little sweetness? Youâre overestimating yourself.â
âIn the past, it was all my fault. From now on, I will do my best to treat Bella well.â Justinâs gaze was
intense as he tried to take the food box.
Justin remembered that Bella had a sensitive stomach. That time, outside the charity auction, she was
lying on the sofa with stomach cramps, looking pitiful. Now, thinking about it, he still felt a bit sorry for
her
âHmph, Iâd rather believe in ghosts than trust the words of a scumbag like you, Justin!â
With these words, Declan widened his eyes. He raised his hand suddenly, knocking over the food box.
Without waiting for Justin to react, he quickly reached out and swung the other food box to the ground.
The exquisite breakfast shattered across the floor. Justin felt his pupils tremble, and his heart ached as
if it were being torn apart.
âStay away from my sister. Iâm warning you for the last time!â Declanâs gaze was icy and threatening.
He pointed at Justinâs pale face. âOtherwise, youâll end up like this mess on the floor!â
âI wonât let her go.â
Justin closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and opened them again. His eyes, now red and sharp as
blades, declared, âIâve made up my mind about Bella. I like her, and I want to be with her. I donât care if
Iâm condemned and spat upon by thousands. Even if every person in the
Thompson family tries to stop me, it wonât deter my determination to have her.â
This enraged Declan. His teeth clenched audibly.
However, he then burst into laughter, full of disdain. âDo you think itâs the Thompson family members
who are trying to stop you? Back then, we also tried to prevent Bella from being with you, but didnât she
still marry you without any hesitation? Let me tell you, even if we do nothing, Bella wonât turn back.
Youâve long exhausted the love she had for you. You no longer have a place in her heart! Donât think
that she has lingering feelings for you just because she came to take care of you last night. Bella has
always been like her father. Sheâs heroic and values love and righteousness if it were anyone else who
saved. her life, she wouldnât ignore it. Stop showing off here like a peacock and deluding yourself.â
Justinâs heart spasmed uncontrollably as he tightly clenched his fists.
His feelings for Bella were unwavering, regardless of what anyone said.
The obstacles he has undergone these days have finally made him realize that he deeply likes Bella.
He regretted not awakening to this realization sooner.
He was truly afraid that what Declan said might be true and that Bellaâs heart truly no longer had a
place for him.
Declan ignored him and walked briskly toward the door.
Suddenly, he halted, and with an icy tone, he threw out a parting remark through gritted teeth.
âI heard from Bella that you also come from a military background. Hmph! People like you truly
disgrace the reputation of us soldiers!â