Chapter 97
Justin stood in front of Bella, his gaze cold as he observed the two streaks of tears on her delicate face.
She looked so beautiful and vulnerable, like morning dew on flowers, making her seem both pitiful and enchanting at the same time.
Bella flushed with embarrassment, her cheeks turning a soft shade of red as a tear fell from her long lashes, further tugging at Justin’s already conflicted heart.
“Why me? She didn’t cry because of me,” Justin muttered, looking perplexed.
He glanced at his grandfather, who was growing increasingly agitated.
Nigel glared at him, his voice laced with frustration, “Because Anna is your wife! Do you want an old man like me to help you coax her? Are you stupid?”
Bella, her voice soft with sadness, murmured, “Grandpa, Justin and I are divorced.
I’m not…”
“It doesn’t matter!” Nigel interjected firmly, his tone almost scolding.
“An ex-wife is still a wife in my book! He owes you an apology for all those years!”
His face darkened at the mention of the divorce, clearly upset by the situation, and he added with a stern look, “If you don’t apologize to Anna today, don’t call me Grandpa!”
Justin, his lips pressed tight, let out a heavy sigh and muttered, “I’m sorry.”
Bella, her eyes reddened from crying, looked up at him.
Her heart trembled.
This was the first time Justin had ever apologized to her, but there was no sincerity in his voice.
“Bow in apology!” Nigel commanded.
Justin raised his brows in disbelief, “Is that really necessary?”