Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 797

"I finally understand why Mr. and Mrs. Blake were so dead-set against welcoming her into the family. Even when they stopped actively fighting the wedding, they banned her from the Blake family estate. They truly are sharp judges of character. It wasn't blind prejudice; they saw right through her."

Leonard shook his head. "Sebastian probably has no idea that he threw away the best thing in his life for a woman like this. It sounds like their marriage is going to be incredibly entertaining."

Lillian smirked. Forget Sebastian—anyone who married Bella was in for a spectacular disaster. Honestly, she was genuinely looking forward to their wedding. Once they tied the knot, the real drama would begin.

They exchanged a knowing smile, practically anticipating the chaotic, toxic mess the couple was destined to become. It was going to be an absolutely thrilling trainwreck to watch.

The next morning, Bella couldn't drag herself out of bed. Her entire body ached violently. She was covered in welts and bruises. They weren't open wounds and hadn't infected, but the pain was agonizing. She had run a high fever in the middle of the night and didn't wake up until almost ten.

She had missed a call from Sebastian, followed by a text.

[If you're still feeling under the weather, take another day off. I'll come see you after work.]

There was no deeper affection in the message, but it relieved some of Bella's anxiety. She texted back, telling him not to bother coming over and promising she'd be back in the office tomorrow.

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