Chapter 152

Her tone held just the right amount of curiosity, like she really was meeting this man for the first time. Axel stared at Bellamy in surprise, caught off guard by how calm and indifferent she looked. He couldn't find the words to say anything. Clara looked even more rattled. She was still trying to wrap her head around the fact Bellamy had actually come back. The shock hadn't worn off, and now this-Bellamy acting like she didn't even know Fraser. She couldn't tell if Bellamy genuinely forgot him or if this was something else entirely... Either way, Clara didn't dare speak. Fraser rose from his chair, his tall, composed figure standing a few steps away from Bellamy. His hands clasped behind his back, his voice cool and distant. "Fraser. Nice to meet you." Bellamy smiled softly and reached out her hand. "Nice to meet you, I'm Bellamy." Fraser hesitated, glanced at her hand, then after a second, slowly extended his own. The moment their hands made contact, he pulled his away, almost like