Chapter 97. Austin Crying

"I-I'm sorry, Bella, I was a jerk back then... Forgive me..." Austin said, kissing the top of Bella's head.

"Forgive me for doing that to you, forgive me for mistreating you before, forgive me for pressuring you to follow my desires... Forgive me...." Austin whispered.

Bella cried uncontrollably hearing Austin's words.

Recalling all of Austin's behavior towards her. That made Bella hate Austin so much at that time. She wanted to avoid Austin as much as possible.

But now she was in his arms.

Austin released his hug. He slightly bent down and looked at Bella's face. He cupped Bella's face with his big hands.

He gently wiped away the tears that kept flowing from Bella's eyes. Drying the tears that wet Bella's cheeks gently.

"You know, darling, I once heard an expression. Whatever is meant for you, will find its way to you. Just like how hard I've tried to forget you and let you go, but I still can't let you get hurt. And in the end, my destiny