Chapter 2282

Nigel sank onto the couch, disheartened by Justin’s cold expression. ‘How could everything have gone back to square one like this?’ Even he could not bear this outcome. How could Bella possibly cope with it? Gregory said, “Justin, you have a meeting in the morning. You should get going.” Justin remained stoic, turning and leaving the room without a word. ... Bella was still in recovery, having slept in a hazy daze all morning. She had not eaten breakfast or lunch, and it was not until the afternoon that she slowly woke up. When she saw her brothers, Asher, Axel, and Ralph, by her side, it brought a touch of warmth to her heart, easing the chill left by Justin. “Bella, are you feeling any better?” Asher's voice was raspy as he tenderly clasped her frail, bony hand. Gazing at her eldest brother’s once-dashing features, now seemingly aged overnight, Bella felt a sharp pain in her heart. “Ash, what about you? Are you alright?” Bella asked gently. “I’m doing okay,” Asher said as h