Chapter 788

Unspoken words echoed in Justin’s mind. ‘You’re my bottom line too, Bella. But I wonder… Do I hold the same significance in your heart, Bella? Or am I perhaps even less important than Christopher?’ Thinking of this, Justin felt an unbearable mix of reluctance, anger, and sorrow flooding his heart. With a heavy heart, he tore his gaze away from Bella’s beautiful face, unable to bear looking at her any longer. As if they shared a telepathic connection, Bella discreetly stole a glance at him at the very moment. Seeing him staring ahead with a cold expression, her heart skipped a beat for no reason. Shannon trembled uncontrollably, her heart pounding in her chest, making it difficult to breathe. It was evident that Gregory couldn’t control Justin anymore, and his support for Shannon was dwindling. Shannon thought, ‘If this bastard were to find out that I played a hand in worsening his mother’s depression, what would happen to me?’ Shannon’s mind raced back to the time when she brib