Chapter 919
Chapter 919:
Callum took a quick tour before heading off in search of Donna. By the candle stand, laden with countless candles flickering in the breeze, stood Donna.
Her hands were clasped, eyes closed in silent supplication, her lips moving as she made her wish.
As Callum approached, he caught the soft murmur of her prayer: “May my family be safe and sound, may everything go smoothly… and finally, may I find my long-lost relatives p>
A pang shot through Callum’s heart. The shadow of her orphaned past loomed over Donna’s every thought.
Softly, he spoke, his voice carrying the weight of a promise. “Your wish will surely come true p>
Startled by the sudden intrusion, Donna almost dropped the candle she held.
Yelena, standing nearby, instinctively moved to help—but before she could take a step, Cayson reached out and held her back. Yelena turned to her brother, confusion flickering in her eyes.
“Cayson, what’s wrong?” Yelena asked, noticing the shift in his expression.
She just wanted to check on her parents, and she didn’t understand why Cayson was stopping her.
Cayson, however, lifted his chin slightly and said, “They’re in their little bubble right now p>
Clearly, Cayson understood their parents far better than Yelena did.
Following his gaze, Yelena took a closer look and realized he was right. Since that was the case, she decided to step back and let things unfold naturally.
Just then, Bella approached hesitantly and said, “Dad, Mom, anything I can help you p>
She had noticed that Yelena and Cayson were merely watching from the sidelines, offering no assistance. Feeling smug, she assumed they were clueless and took it upon herself to step in.
Bella believed she was the only one being considerate. Surely, Callum and Donna would appreciate her thoughtfulness.
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But before she could finish speaking, Callum shot her a cold glance and cut her off. “No, we’re good p>
Callum was merely enjoying this moment alone with his beloved wife. He could see that Donna wasn’t in the best mood, and this was his way of lightening her spirits.
Who would’ve thought Bella would suddenly interfere?
Bella hadn’t expected her well-meaning offer to not only go unappreciated but also earn her an outright rejection.
“I’m sorry… I just wanted to help. I didn’t mean anything bad,” she murmured, her voice laced with guilt.
Her eyes turned red, tears welling up, making her appear utterly pitiful.
Though Bella didn’t share as deep a bond with the couple as she did with Elianna, they had lived together for quite some time. Seeing Bella’s crestfallen expression stirred a flicker of sympathy in Donna. “You should go rest your feet,” Donna suggested gently. “You must be tired p>
Bella’s expression faltered. She knew Donna’s words weren’t meant to offend, but something about them felt off—as if there was a hidden meaning beneath the surface. Was Donna subtly mocking her?
Suppressing the unease rising within her, Bella forced a smile and said, “I’m not tired. I just wanted to make a wish for our family’s happiness p>
Donna hesitated for a moment before replying, “I know you have a good heart p>