Bella Harper sat on the ground, refusing to be dragged away. "Brother, I can't leave. If I leave, no one will take care of Aria. What if she gets sick?"
This mess today was created by her, and even though she knew Edward Harper would come to handle her, it was Aria Knight's idea. She pretended to be sick to bring him over so he wouldn't attend to anything else.
As expected, the formidable man showed up, leaving the sick Aria behind and refusing to let go of Bella.
Edward Harper dragged Bella Harper to the car like a dog, completely ignoring the rain pouring outside.
Clara Knox returned to Brocade Garden and received a call from the old estate. Chloe Thompson was so anxious that she couldn't speak clearly,
"Clara, do you know what Bella did to provoke Edward? She's been locked up by the old man."
Clara was momentarily stunned. "Mom, I don't know."
"Can you help persuade him? The old gentleman cares for you the most."