Chapter 59. You Can't Stop Me Loving You

"From this moment on, Bella Sophie, you can't stop me from loving you, and never reject all my attention," Austin asserted firmly. Deg Bella remembered their agreement.

"Hmm...yes," she replied shortly.

"I'm worried about what might happen to Steve," Bella murmured again, thinking of her husband.

"Just call him and ask how he is," Austin suggested. He was curious about what Steve was up to.

Bella looked at the clock. "Okay...!"

Then Bella turned away from Austin and searched for her phone on the nightstand.

Bella tried making a video call.

Ring ring ring

Click

The call was rejected.

Bella tried calling again.

Ring ring...ring

"Hello, swee—"

"Honey, I'll let you know later, I'm still busy!" Steve cut in and disconnected the call unilaterally.

Deg

"Steve is still busy at this hour...? And why does it sound like he's in a crowded place?" Bella wondered to herself.

What hurt was once again St