"Bella!" Wyatt and his three wives, Asher, and Axel rushed into the hospital room.
Amelia, who was pregnant, had insisted oning to see Bella, but everyone forced her to stay at home, leaving Steven to take care of her.
Seeing Bella nestled in Grant's arms, everyone was momentarily stunned. The room fell silent.
"Dad..." Bella's eyes were brimming with tears as she struggled slightly against Grant's broad chest, unable to get up. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, making it seem as if they were lovers caught in a private moment.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtGrant smiled faintly as he stood up from his wheelchair and gently placed Bella back on the bed, carefully tucking the blanket around her.
Everyone exchanged bewildered glances.
Though the Thompson family resided in Hatchbay, they were still one of the top-tier families.
They were just as familiar with the gossip of Savrow's upper circles as anyone else, especially the kidnapping case from 20 years ago, which had been the talk of the town.
They knew well the damage Grant had suffered in that incident, leaving him dependent on a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Yet here he was, standing, appearing no different from a healthy man.
At that moment, Clarice hurried back and was surprised to see Grant caring so gently for Bella.
Clarice was taken aback, crumpling the medical report in her hand.
After observing Grant for so long, she knew him to be aloof, ascetic, and refined. Grant appeared gentle, but in truth, he was unfeeling.
Yet this man before her was showing such tenderness and consideration toward Bella.
Clarice knew she should not feel jealous, but jealousy was a natural human emotion. No matter how hard she tried to suppress it, she could not ignore the feeling.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Chairman Thompson and respected ladies," Grant bowed gracefully, his posture upright. "I am Grant, the eldest son of the Salvador family. It's an honor to meet you all." Wyatt's expression wasplex, but he nodded understandingly as a response.
"Mr. Salvador!" Clarice seized the moment, hurrying to Grant's side. As she rushed past Axel, her shoulder brushed against his. The men in the Thompson family were all physically fit and trained in self-defense. When Clarice brushed against Axel, his broad shoulders were like rocks, and the impact made her wince in annoyance.
Their eyes met. Axel's gaze was sharp and intense.
Perhaps due to his many years as a prosecutor, Axel had a remarkable ability to perceive details. He could not shake the feeling that this stranger seemed oddly familiar to him.
While a person's appearance and voice might change, there was one thing that remained constant-their eyes.
Axel's brows furrowed slightly as he made a mental note to investigate this woman.
"Mr. Salvador, please sit down." Clarice rushed to help Grant back into his wheelchair, her face full of concern. "You're still weak. It's best to be careful." Grant smiled faintly. "I'm fine." Chapter 2275 1 Chapter 2275 2 But Bella noticed everything, her heart filling with even more guilt, self-blame, and sorrow. "Dad... I'm sorry for worrying you all..." As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and tears began to fall. Within those tears lay a sense of grievance.
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