Chapter 950
Mila couldn't help but worry. “Asher, you must attend with her on that day. No
matter what happens, we must do our best to protect Bella
and not let anyone bully her.”
“Of course. Aunt Mila. Thank you for letting me know.”
After Asher left, Mila entered the study.
“Arnold, what happened earlier? Did you have a fight with Asher?”
Arnold crouched down, picking up the scattered books from the ground one by
one, with his back facing Mila, his voice muffled.
“No, it's nothing.”
“Stop lying. The argument was so loud that I could hear it from
outside. I just couldn't make out what you were saying.”
Mila scolded him with a resentful expression on her face. “Asher has
always been calm. In all these years, I've never seen him lose his temper. You've
only been here for a few days, and you've already
upset him like this? It must be your fault!”
Arnold became agitated upon hearing this. “What did I do wrong? He's the one
who wronged me!”
“Arnold! Stop making excuses! You've had your freedom out there for years with
no one to control you, and now you've become even more arrogant and
reckless!”
“If you want to live with the Thompson family, then getting along with
Chappf1960
everyone is important. But I can leave any time I want. I don't need to curry favor
with them!”
Arnold suddenly felt that the words he had uttered were too harsh, but it was too
late to regret them.
Mila’s expression dimmed as bitterness rose in her heart. The air grew tense and
quiet.
Arnold pursed his lips, feeling embarrassed. But before he could say something
to ease the tension, Mila said softly, “I'm sorry, Arnold. I know I've embarrassed
you and the entire Larson family. I'm forever the black sheep of the Larson
family.”
“Aunt Mila, I didn't mean that. I...”
“I know. I don't deserve to be your aunt, let alone control you. I'm glad you came
back this time. Just make sure to look after yourself from
now on.”
With a somber expression, Mila lowered her head and left the room.
“Aunt Mila!"
Arnold's guilt intensified, and he was about to chase after Mila when something
suddenly caught his attention.
A secret compartment in the empty section of the bookshelf stood
out. It would be impossible to detect if there were books covering it.
Arnold hesitated and reached into it, only to find it empty.
A strong wave of curiosity washed over him as he pursed his lips with
a mix of emotions.
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After Ryan and lan left, Justin never
saw Bella come out of her room
again. When it was @ foe dinner,
despitelhig petistent knocking on
the door, she refused to come out.
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Justin couldn't understand what was
wrong with her. She had been
perfectly fine earlier thay merhing,'so
whygidsHe change so drastically?
He stood at the door, racking his
brain to figure out where he might
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But he hadn't done anything wrong. In fact, he hadn't done anything at
all.
Just as Justin started feeling overwhelmed and helpless, the doorbell rang
downstairs.
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At that moment, Bella's door also
opened, and she stepped out weafing
a peach-colored-rqé (Radvertently,
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“Why are you standing at the door like a guard? It's such a rela afternoon. Aren't
you going to take a nap?” Bella rubbed her forehe
gently, her tone somewhat cold.
Justin held her with both hands, gazing deeply into her eyes, palms sweaty. “I
was worried about you, so I've been waiting at the door.”
Then he reached up to touch her forehead. “Thankfully, you don't have a fever. Is
something bothering you?”
“It's nothing.”