Chapter 232: Chapter 224: Really Likes Sticking by His Side

Bella Woods’ initial thoughts were really just about wanting to peacefully spend her time in Peace City and have some good memories before going abroad.

Instead of dealing with one issue after another.

Again and again, she saw through her parents and relatives, seeing them as nothing but self-centered.

She valued emotions and wanted to preserve the sincerity in her feelings, but after witnessing so much, she gradually lost trust and sincerity in relationships.

Ashton Marshall gently ruffled Bella’s hair.

He didn’t say anything, just provided a simple act of comfort.

“Shall we go together? Or should I wait for you at the corner, hmm?” Ashton lowered his head and kissed Bella’s cheek.

Bella shyly retreated a bit: “I’m staying at the Woods Family tonight. I have something to deal with tomorrow at noon.”

She still needed to resolve the issue of Lily Hughes accusing her of being a mistress.

Otherwise, there would be endless troubles, and it might severely affect Bella’s departure.

She truly wanted to spend her last days in peace and leave quietly.

Ashton released Bella, gazing at her silently.

He didn’t say anything, but Bella felt he was upset about her handling things without telling him.

“I’ll handle these small matters myself.” Bella looked at Ashton: “See, when I need you, I will ask. But for little things, I can manage them myself.”

Bella held Ashton’s hand: “Didn’t you say before that I want to grow on my own, and I can handle the small stuff?

You’ll support me unconditionally, right?”

Ashton gently scraped Bella’s nose with his finger: “Got it.”

Bella smiled sweetly, couldn’t help but lean into Ashton’s arms, hugged for a while, then quickly let go.

Although she knew that the Woods Family didn’t have the time to come out and see, after all, this was the Woods Family, if they suddenly decided to check, she’d be doomed.

The relationship between her and Ashton was absolutely not to be made public.

It could only silently end, never to interact again, and Bella Woods would no longer exist in Peace City.

“Sixty, you should leave with your third brother…”

“No, no, I came on my motorcycle myself.” Calvin Marshall quickly shook the motorcycle keys in his hand, showing he could leave on his own.

She would rather not leave with Ashton together.

The presence of Third Young Master Marshall was still quite strong, being alone with him always felt oppressive, very tense, and hard on the heart.

“Then I’m heading off first.”

Afraid of actually being caught with Ashton later, Calvin didn’t dare linger and rushed off to where her motorcycle was parked and drove away.

Bella understood why Calvin was in such a hurry to leave and couldn’t help but laugh softly.

“See, even your sister is quite afraid of you.”

“It’s okay as long as you’re not.” Ashton lowered his eyes to look at her.

“I’m afraid too.” Bella couldn’t help but say.

“Really?” Ashton didn’t believe it.

It was probably preconceived notions.

Initially, Bella mistook Ashton for a male prostitute, thinking all his charisma and presence were trained postnatally. That’s why she always felt unafraid.

Later, knowing Ashton’s true identity, amidst the entanglement and connection, she couldn’t worry about fear anymore.

Her heart had long started to rely on him.

“You should head back, I need to go inside and see what Rose Woods really intends to do.” Bella pushed Ashton away.

“If you want to come home tonight, just call me anytime.” Ashton reminded her.

Home.

Such a beautiful word.

Every time he mentioned going home, it wasn’t a specific place. Sometimes it was the house near Peace University where Bella stayed.

Sometimes it was Cascade Court.

Any place belonging to the two of them was called home.

A particularly warm and enchanting term.

However, Bella was still clear-headed currently, forcibly suppressing the sadness in her heart, pushing down these thoughts that shouldn’t be borne.

She smiled, waved at Ashton, didn’t linger long, and walked towards the Woods Family’s living room.

Ashton turned away and left.

The assistant’s car wasn’t far off.

“Third Young Master, Nina Sutton keeps saying she wants to see you, causing multiple disturbances. It’s even reached the Marshall Family; if it continues, I’m afraid the past events might come out…”

“Tell her to come see me at Cascade Court.” Ashton replied with a darkened face and got into the car.

Woods Family.

When Bella entered the living room, the atmosphere was tense.

Rose Woods sat on the couch with her arms crossed, Ron Woods with his hands on his thighs, Jade Patel looking worried, and Elliot Woods already gaming but very agitated, almost smashing his phone several times.

Rose was the first to notice Bella’s return and immediately stood up, rushing over to slap Bella.

But just as Rose was about to reach Bella, Ron pulled her back.

“Sit back down.” Ron ordered with a low growl.

Rose was indignant: “What, just because she befriended Calvin, and Third Young Master Marshall spoke a few words for her, are you all now putting her on a pedestal? Don’t forget, in the end, she’s just someone from the countryside!”

Rose was furious, and the look in her eyes towards Bella was filled with hatred.

“It’s all your fault! I could have had the opportunity to become the future wife of the Thompson Family heir, instead of staying by that old man’s side as a hidden plaything!”

Rose couldn’t wrap her head around her earlier thoughts.

And no matter how much she thought about what Bella said earlier, it seemed intact, but actually implied a dead end. She hadn’t planned to ask Ashton to have the Eldest Young Master Thompson marry her.

“Bella Woods, you are my sister, yet you want to nail me to the pillar of shame. Isn’t it just because dad and mom loved me a little more, because I grew up in the city and you in the countryside, you are just jealous of me!”

Rose was not only unconvinced but also furious.

But as Bella listened to these words, she didn’t feel anything.

The only regret she had was not leaving with Ashton and coming back to hear Rose’s nonsense.

“I only ask you this: do you want to leave Elder Thompson?” Bella didn’t want to waste words, going straight to the point.

“If you leave Elder Thompson, I will speak to Third Young Master Marshall. If you don’t leave, I won’t say another word.” Bella stated bluntly: “As for marrying the Eldest Young Master Thompson, it’s impossible.”

“Bella Woods!”

Ron angrily stood up, scolding Bella: “Do you understand why your sister wants to marry the Eldest Young Master Thompson? She’s already involved with the Thompson Family, everyone in the circle knows the entanglements, what can she do if she leaves Elder Thompson?”

“Aren’t you just pushing her to a dead end!”

“Yes! You are just jealous of me, finally grabbing the chance to take revenge on me. Bella Woods, you are very happy, right?” Rose glared at Bella with red-rimmed eyes.

Jade Patel stood up: “Bella, don’t be so petty. You should think about your sister’s future, not hold grudges over past events.

She can only stay with the Thompson Family now, you understand? You lack perspective, but your sister has it.”