Chapter 99. More and More

"What do you mean, honey..?" Austin asked, surprised by Bella's words.

"Well, I think I will slowly sort out my own feelings... By facing them directly...!" Bella replied.

"I don't understand what you mean, love..?" Austin exclaimed.

"I want to retaliate against all of Steve's actions towards me all this time. Finally, I realize that I've been too naive..." Bella said cynically.

"Wait...!! Don't think of doing anything strange..!!" Austin objected, sensing something bad.

"Only you can help me, Austin... Finally, I understand what you meant. The meaning of 'most' and 'mutual'...!" Bella replied warmly to Austin.

"I want to make Steve feel the meaning of rejection, just like he has done to me for the past two years...!" Bella exclaimed.

"Darling, I don't agree with you being like that. It could endanger you. And... I don't want to lose you for the second time...!!" Austin insisted firmly.

Bella smiled and stood up, approaching Austin. Sh