Chapter 2286

The only time Bella softened her heart without hesitation was for him. Justin’s handsome face paled, and his star-like eyes were clouded with complex emotions—dark, conflicted. With a deep gaze, Grant bent down to pick up the bouquet from the floor. Maneuvering his wheelchair to the coffee table, he carefully placed the lilies into the vase, one by one. “Throwing these flowers away would be a shame. They’re still quite beautiful,” Grant said with his back to the two, his lips curling into an unreadable smile. Seeing Bella close her eyes, Justin’s voice turned hoarse. “Get some good rest.” After speaking, he turned and walked toward the door, his steps mechanical. “Justin.” She called out to him. The man paused but did not turn around. “From now on, we’ll go our separate ways. We have no ties anymore.” Bella’s slender fingers clutched the bedsheet tightly, nearly tearing it, but her voice remained cold and resolute. “You don’t need to force yourself to see me anymore. I won’t w