Chapter 916

“Why were you there tonight?” Bella asked softly, teardrops hanging off her lashes. “It was Linny. She ran into me at Tideview Manor this afternoon and told me that she would be meeting you there.” Justin gave her the full account. “I was worried, so I went to make sure everything was okay.” Thankfully, he trusted his gut. The shocking secret Linny whispered in Bella’s ear before passing out came to mind, and Bella shook nervously. She wondered if she should let Justin know. Bella clutched the pocket of her top, where Linny’s busted phone was. Furrowing his brows, Justin took off his jacket and draped it over her shoulder before holding her. Bella did not put up a fight. Her eyes were vacant. Her focus was entirely on Linny and Steven. She had no energy to care about anything else. “Was the man caught?” Bella asked. “The manhunt is happening as we speak. My men and the police have blocked all the major train routes, airports, and highways in Savrow. He can run, but h