When Wyatt suggested Justin stay the night, everyone suddenly stopped and fell silent.
Bella's beautiful eyes grew wide with shock, and her mouth hung open in disbelief as she stared at her father.
"W-What did you just say?" Justin's chest heaved with a tremor. His pupils contracted as he stared intently at Wyatt's distinguished and authoritative face. His breath caught, and his heart raced.
"If you head back now, you'll probably get haround midnight, right? If you have nothing urgent tomorrow, just stay here tonight," Wyatt said, lowering his gaze and then coughing lightly.
This time, Justin heard it clearly. Bella and everyone else also heard it.
The tremendous surprise overwhelmed Justin, making his heart race wildly. His black eyes filled with tears as he choked with emotion. He bowed deeply to Wyatt.
"Thank you... Chairman Thompson, for takingin." Justin was such an imposing man and a leading figure in Savrow's top financial group. However, at this moment, they were incredibly humble.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFeeling a deep ache in her heart at the sight of his humility, Bella quickly stepped forward to help him up.
"What are you doing? It's just for one night... It's not that big of a deal." "It is, Bella." Justin's eyes turned red, with tears subtly sparkling in them. His heart filled with overwhelming emotions. "I'm so happy... Nothing in my life has ever madefeel as happy and fulfilled as I do at this moment." To others, it might just be a simple overnight stay.
But for Justin, it represented a beacon of new beginnings.
Wyatt gave Justin a meaningful glance before stepping into the villa first.
"Steve, has Dad forgiven Justin? Does he mean that he accepted him?!" Amelia excitedly whispered into Steve's ear while clutching his arm.
"I hope this is a sign of his acceptance, too." Steven gazed tenderly at Amelia, gently brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. "Any progress over yesterday is progress." Feeling touched, Bella cradled Justin's chiseled face in her hands and kissed him passionately, oblivious to those around them. Initially, Justin was so shy that his body stiffened. But soon, he could not help but wrap his arms around her delicate waist, returning her fervent kisses, reluctant to part.
The elders found it awkward to watch the intimate moment, their cheeks flushing as they turned away with a laugh and left the scene.
Steven tightened his grip on Amelia's waist. His Adam's apple bobbed as he hurriedly led his beloved toward the door. "Hey... Steve, slow down!" Amelia protested, her slender legs hustling beneath her flowing white dress.
Steven clenched his jaw, his muscles tensing along his torso.
Slow down? Not a chance.
He, too, desired it. Desperately.
That night, an overwhelming sense of happiness reminiscent of the sweet, fragrant blend of honey permeated Yara Park.
Recently, Justin was overwhelmed with work at the corporation. Not only was he searching for Maxwell's whereabouts with Ryan, but he was also closely monitoring Shannon's case. He pushed himself to the limit in his professional duties to carve out as much tas possible to be with Bella. Though frequently exhausted to the point where he could barely keep his eyes open, Justin found renewed energy in bed, where he passionately and thoroughly doted on his beloved.
He was genuinely worried about seeming old to his lover.
She was only 25, while he was already in his thirties.
Though not necessarily as wealthy as him, each of his love rivals was younger than him. Justin was determined not to make Bella feel he was in any way lacking.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEven though everyone knew they were essentially a married couple, Justin still behaved as if he were a monk staying for the night, meditating quietly in his room as if stepping out the door would plunge him into a sea of worldly temptation. Indeed, it would. The temptation was significant, since his delightful wife resided on the sfloor.
Tonight, Chairman Thompson made an exception to welchim. So Justin knew he needed to behave properly. If he were to overstep his boundaries and climb into Bella's bed at this moment, he might not live to see the next sunrise Leaning against the headboard, Justin worked on urgent business matters on his laptop, as relayed by lan.
Slowly, his eyes closed, and he fell asleep, seated on the bed.
Sometlater, a gentle breeze and a ticklish sensation roused him.
Despite his deep sleep, years of military training kicked in, instantly honing his alertness and sensitivity.
His eyes opened instantly, shining cold and alert like a lion stirred from slumber.
"Ah!" A soft cry echoed in the dark.
In the next moment, Bella, who had lost her balance, suddenly tipped backward, replacing the laptop on his lap.
Justin's sleepiness vanished in a split second. He took a deep breath and swiftly caught her delicate waist, easily lifting her. Bella's tender and sweet-smelling body then collided with his warm chest.