Chapter 623 He Must Have Really Liked You

Bella contacted Yvonne, got her address, and drove Lia's car to meet her. Yvonne wasn't at home but was waiting by the roadside, likely to keep her parents from knowing. When they met, Bella handed over the photo and the money Yvonne had previously given. Yvonne shook her head, refusing to take back the money. "Ms. Jones, this is your fee. You earned it! I'd feel terrible accepting the piece without paying." Bella held up the carved figure, her smile teasing. "If you insist on paying, then I won't give you the sculpture." Yvonne's eyes lit up as soon as she saw the intricate piece. It was clear she was thrilled with it, though she hesitated again, caught between gratitude and the discomfort of owing someone. "But… if I don't pay, I'll owe you. How will I ever repay the favor?" Bella bent down slightly, leveling her gaze with Yvonne's. The resemblance to Felix in her features was unmistakable. It stirred a pang of sadness in Bella's chest. "You don't need to repay me because I