Chapter 521

Justin stood still and gladly accepted Declan’s words. He had heard the same thing so many times before he had gotten used to it. “Mr. Salvador, Bella and my brother Declan have not seen each other in a very long time.” Asher Thompson walked over to Justin and said calmly, “I think she wants to see him more than she wants to see you. Your presence here is not only disruptive to Bella’s recovery, but it’s also intruding on our family time. Now that Bella is with us, there is no reason for you to still be worried and to stay here any longer. So please, go back.” Asher’s gaze was placid, and his tone was serene. There was no fluctuation in his emotions. But Justin felt like every single one of Asher’s words was a sharp knife that stabbed his heart, draining his body dry of blood. Outside, the storm had ceased, and the sky slowly brightened to a melancholy blue. Justin held his soaked coat as he walked outside heavily. It felt as if the coat still held some of Bella’s residual warm