Chapter 1944

“I couldn’t fall asleep since you hadn’t returned home yet.” Bella rushed to Justin’s side, eager to assist him, as she helped him remove his suit and loosen his tie. Her nose curiously sniffed his collar. “Hmm? You didn’t have any drinks tonight?” “My older brother isn’t well, so he doesn’t drink. We only had tea tonight.” Justin’s left arm slid around her waist as his right hand worked on the buttons of his shirt. In a deep voice tinged with warmth and guilt, he continued, “I was chatting with Grandpa for a bit, and that’s why I’m late. Sorry for keeping you waiting.” “What’s wrong? You seem so low on energy tonight, like a poor little puppy.” Bella gently traced her fingers along his lovely eyes, her expression turning gentle. “Did your brother bully you? Did he give you a hard time?” Suddenly, Bella’s tone shifted. Pouting angrily, she declared, “If he dares to mess with you, I’ll flip his wheelchair over! If he tries to bully my man, I’ll make sure he spends the rest of his li