Chapter 902
Chapter 902:
Callum had anticipated this answer, yet it did nothing to ease his disappointment.
Previously, Callum had viewed Bella as a kind and lovely daughter. However, her recent actions had made him question her integrity. Without saying another word, Callum turned away and left. Bella’s crying ceased, replaced by a look of determination.
Bella knew Callum’s trust in her was wavering, sparking a desperate resolve within her.
She felt compelled to take drastic action now.
Despite these tensions, the engagement party ended on a relatively upbeat note.
Austin and Yelena were formally engaged, but Yelena still left with her own family afterward.
Austin watched Yelena walk away, his reluctance concealed behind a stoic expression.
“Bro, just admit you miss her and want her to stay. You’re looking pretty pathetic right now,” John said, catching Austin’s troubled expression.
“Enough,” Austin retorted sharply.
Shortly after the engagement celebration, Austin and Maggie made plans to return to Kheley.
As the soon-to-be Barton family daughter-in-law, Yelena naturally accompanied them to the airport for her fiancé and future mother-in-law’s departure.
Maggie clasped Yelena’s hands firmly, tears welling up in her eyes. “Yelena, it’s so hard to say goodbye. Won’t you consider coming with us to Kheley? We can all come back together later.” It was clear Maggie found it difficult to part with Yelena.
Seeing Maggie close to tears softened Yelena’s heart.
Maggie had always been one of the kindest elders to Yelena, second only to her own parents.
Yelena reflected on her childhood, imagining how different it might have been surrounded by such warmth.
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“I’m sorry, this is the first holiday season I’ll be spending with my biological parents, and this is important to me,” Yelena responded with an apologetic smile. She then added, “But I can always visit Kheley later p>
As she spoke, a blush tinted Yelena’s cheeks.
Austin watched her intently, noticing the slight flush on her face. He felt a tightness in his chest, a reluctance to let Yelena go, almost as if it were suffocating him.
Austin turned to Maggie and suggested, “Mom, you’ve been talking for a while now. You must be thirsty. Why don’t you get some water p>
Maggie looked at Austin and replied, “I’m not thirsty p>
Their eyes met, and a moment of understanding passed between them. Realizing Austin was trying to have some privacy, Maggie quickly added, “Actually, now that you mention it, I could use a drink.” With a knowing smile, Maggie exited the VIP lounge, gently closing the door behind her and placing a “Do Not Disturb” sign outside.
Now alone, Yelena and Austin found themselves enveloped in a tense silence, so profound that every sound seemed amplified.
Yelena felt even more nervous when Austin stepped closer to her. She looked up to find his gaze deep and intense, stirring emotions within her.
Austin’s piercing gaze held Yelena’s full attention, drawing her in completely.
For a moment, Yelena stood still, her eyes filled with tender warmth. Her long, thick lashes fluttered slightly, like the delicate wings of a butterfly preparing to take flight.
Around them, the only sounds that broke the heavy silence were the whisper of the wind and the steady rise and fall of their breaths, each following its own quiet rhythm.