Amelia gently shook her head and said, “No, from what I have heard


    from Aunt M and the others, it seems Dad wasn’t pleased with both


    of Uncle Lance’s sons, so he’s been avoiding the topic. However,


    Uncle Lance seems quite determined to have Be as his future daughter-inw.”


    “Hmph, that old man is living in a fantasy! My sister is like a goddess,


    and marrying her off to those brutes from the Iverson family is like


    throwing pearls into the mud! Wyatt likely sees it the same way, which is why he didn’t give his


    blessing.”


    Drew scoffed, muttering under his breath, “I suppose that old man


    still has a touch of wisdom.”


    ….


    “Be, I’m here.” Christopher entered the ward quietly, his heart


    twisting at the sight of Be. She sat by the bedside, look and haggard. It pained him to see her in this


    condition.


    He admitted to his deceitful schemes and despicable actions


    when it came to loving Be, his devotion was unparalleled. In th


    lifetime, he vowed to marry no one but her.


    For 15 years, his affection for her never changed.


    int


    “Chris, you’re here.” Be shook her head and smiled at him. “Thank you foring to see me. Please,


    have a seat.” She gestured toward


    the couch.


    Yet Christopher only wanted to sit by her side, to be as close to her as


    possible. He longed to hold her, embrace her, and kiss her.


    Christopher swallowed hard, his throat tight, as he settled beside the bed. He spoke in a gentle tone,


    “Where are you injured? Does it still hurt? How did you end up in a car ident?”


    Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org.


    “It’s just some minor injuries. Nothing serious.” Be responded, her clear eyes carrying a touch of


    bitterness. “I’m just upset about my


    limited edition La Voiture Noire. It’s probably wrecked.”


    “The car doesn’t matter. Your safety is what’s important.” Christopher


    couldn’t help but grasp her hand firmly in his warm palm. “Whatever car you want, I will get it for you,


    even if there’s only one in the whole


    world.”


    He was willing to give Be everything.


    Be’s pupils contracted slightly as she quickly withdrew her hand


    from Christopher’s grasp, a hint of difort shing in her eyes,


    piercing Christopher’s heart.


    Christopher thought, ‘Why? It’s clear that any possibilit


    and Justin was over, so why did she still resist my affe


    not worthy? Did I not deserve even a glimmer of hope?’


    “Be, I…”


    veen her


    as I


    “Chris, thank you for your sincerity.” Be’s eyes welled up with tea


    her smile carrying a touch of sorrow. “But I no longer want anything to do with love. Not now, and


    definitely not in the future. I can’t


    reciprocate your feelings, Chris. Please don’t waste your time on me


    anymore.”


    Steven and Asher left during the day, leaving only Amelia to take care


    of Be. Drew couldn’t help but feel uneasy with just two young women here. Despite his eldest brother


    leaving his personal


    bodyguards behind, Drew still couldn’t shake off his concerns.


    As the night progressed, Drew and Amelia sat together on a long


    bench in the corridor. Having tended to her sister all day, Amelia was


    exhausted. Her head gradually drooped, and her eyelids were weighed down by sleepiness. In her


    fatigued state, she looked innocent and


    endearing.


    Eventually, Amelia couldn’t fight off sleep any longer. Her head tilted,


    Drew was momentarily surprised, his gaze softening as he looked at


    Amelia. He didn’t dare to move, struck by the unexpected closeness.


    Since he was a child, Drew has maintained a certain distance from


    his father’s other kids. It was as if he never truly considered them to


    be his family.