Chapter 2270

Asher said, “But I love him... I can’t stop loving him.” Bella squeezed her eyes shut, trying to stop her tears. Arnold often seemed like a gender-reversed version of herself. Her brother’s feelings for Arnold mirrored the intense affection she once had for Justin. If the love wasn’t deeply ingrained, why would he be so indulgent and accepting? “Bella… I was wrong, terribly wrong.” Asher’s broad shoulders shook violently as he spoke. “I was indeed attracted by Arnold’s appearance, but what I love is his soul. But I feared that Arnold would leave me because of my past with Kairos… So I couldn’t be honest with him. I was too ashamed to speak up. I wanted to give him the perfect love story. I was wrong… Had I known... Had I known...” His voice choked up, unable to continue. The rose he clutched had its thorns driven deep into his palm. Bella collected herself and asked softly, “Ash, before you came here, you received a call. Who was it from?” “Elio… He was like a brother to Kairos wh