Amelia gently shook her head and said, âNo, from what I have heard
from Aunt Mila and the others, it seems Dad wasnât pleased with both
of Uncle Lanceâs sons, so heâs been avoiding the topic. However,
Uncle Lance seems quite determined to have Bella as his future daughter-in-law.â
âHmph, that old man is living in a fantasy! My sister is like a goddess,
and marrying her off to those brutes from the Iverson family is like
throwing pearls into the mud! Wyatt likely sees it the same way, which is why he didnât give his
blessing.â
Drew scoffed, muttering under his breath, âI suppose that old man
still has a touch of wisdom.â
â¦.
âBella, Iâm here.â Christopher entered the ward quietly, his heart
twisting at the sight of Bella. She sat by the bedside, look and haggard. It pained him to see her in this
condition.
He admitted to his deceitful schemes and despicable actions
when it came to loving Bella, his devotion was unparalleled. In th
lifetime, he vowed to marry no one but her.
For 15 years, his affection for her never changed.
int
âChris, youâre here.â Bella shook her head and smiled at him. âThank you for coming to see me. Please,
have a seat.â She gestured toward
the couch.
Yet Christopher only wanted to sit by her side, to be as close to her as
possible. He longed to hold her, embrace her, and kiss her.
Christopher swallowed hard, his throat tight, as he settled beside the bed. He spoke in a gentle tone,
âWhere are you injured? Does it still hurt? How did you end up in a car accident?â
âItâs just some minor injuries. Nothing serious.â Bella responded, her clear eyes carrying a touch of
bitterness. âIâm just upset about my
limited edition La Voiture Noire. Itâs probably wrecked.â
âThe car doesnât matter. Your safety is whatâs important.â Christopher
couldnât help but grasp her hand firmly in his warm palm. âWhatever car you want, I will get it for you,
even if thereâs only one in the whole
world.â
He was willing to give Bella everything.
Bellaâs pupils contracted slightly as she quickly withdrew her hand
from Christopherâs grasp, a hint of discomfort flashing in her eyes,
piercing Christopherâs heart.
Christopher thought, âWhy? Itâs clear that any possibilit
and Justin was over, so why did she still resist my affe
not worthy? Did I not deserve even a glimmer of hope?â
âBella, Iâ¦â
veen her
as I
âChris, thank you for your sincerity.â Bellaâs eyes welled up with tea
her smile carrying a touch of sorrow. âBut I no longer want anything to do with love. Not now, and
definitely not in the future. I canât
reciprocate your feelings, Chris. Please donât waste your time on me
anymore.â
Steven and Asher left during the day, leaving only Amelia to take care
of Bella. Drew couldnât help but feel uneasy with just two young women here. Despite his eldest brother
leaving his personal
bodyguards behind, Drew still couldnât shake off his concerns.
As the night progressed, Drew and Amelia sat together on a long
bench in the corridor. Having tended to her sister all day, Amelia was
exhausted. Her head gradually drooped, and her eyelids were weighed down by sleepiness. In her
fatigued state, she looked innocent and
endearing.
Eventually, Amelia couldnât fight off sleep any longer. Her head tilted,
coming to rest on Drewâs shoulder.
Drew was momentarily surprised, his gaze softening as he looked at
Amelia. He didnât dare to move, struck by the unexpected closeness.
Since he was a child, Drew has maintained a certain distance from
his fatherâs other kids. It was as if he never truly considered them to
be his family.