Dump My Ex, Dive into Love with His Billionaire Uncle-Chapter 210: She is just a pitiful little thing that makes people feel distressed

Chapter 210: Chapter 210: She is just a pitiful little thing that makes people feel distressed

"I’m not sure either, just heard a few people talking about it."

Cyan Marshall didn’t say outright, "Apparently, they both denied their feelings for each other back then. It was at that moment that Ashton finally realized who was truly important to him."

Bella Woods fell silent.

She didn’t know how to respond.

She couldn’t picture Ashton Marshall in tears with worry.

She couldn’t even imagine what Ashton, usually so calm and composed, would look like if he were anxious.

Bella Woods couldn’t deny that, in this moment, her mind wandered, imagining the day when Ashton Marshall would be anxious for her, shed tears for her.

However, it was just an illusion. She was only a stand-in, and having Ashton’s care was already a blessing.

Cyan Marshall sighed, "But the identities between Ashton and Nina are a major issue."

"I’ve heard that Mrs. Sutton rose through the ranks, and now the Third Young Master is in charge of the Marshall Clan Group. The Master always wanted to dethrone him and allow the illegitimate child to take over."

"My father deceived my mother all his life. Back then, he married my mother purely for a family alliance and always felt indebted to the Sutton mother and son, believing the Marshall Family should belong to them."

Cyan Marshall, usually gentle, couldn’t help but show a hint of discontent when mentioning this.

"And because of this, there’s an insurmountable barrier between Ashton and Nina." Cyan couldn’t help but sigh again.

"Aunt Cyan wishes to unite the two lovers, right?" Bella Woods stifled the prickling in her heart and even managed a falsely cheerful smile.

She never knew she could act so well.

"Yes, I believe that lovers will eventually end up together. Nina came back this time with the intention of being with Ashton." Cyan Marshall continued, "But Ashton is upset, and his attitude toward Nina is quite cold.

Sometimes, he says things against his heart like he has no feelings for Nina at all."

The last sentence pierced Bella Woods deeply.

"I believe lovers will overcome all obstacles and be together in the end."

Even if it includes her, the bothersome stand-in.

Cyan Marshall patted Bella Woods’ arm and didn’t continue the topic further.

Until the evening, when Cyan Marshall arranged for a driver to send Bella Woods back.

"I have arranged two time slots for you," Cyan Marshall said. "One is the night the banquet ends, and the other is the next day. Please consider them and give me a definite time."

Bella Woods knew Cyan was talking about her trip to Country A.

"I will think about it carefully and let Aunt Cyan know." Bella Woods answered obediently.

"Bella, everything Aunt Cyan does is for your good. I genuinely wish for you to be well."

Cyan Marshall spoke to Bella Woods with a profound look, making Bella feel there was a hint of guilt in Cyan’s eyes, but she didn’t think much of it.

She gave Cyan Marshall a big hug.

"Aunt Cyan, you’re the one who loves me the most in this world. I’ve always known that, and I am very thankful for how much you love me. I’m so lucky to have met you."

These were some of the few affectionate words Bella Woods ever said.

She feared if she didn’t say them now, there wouldn’t be another chance.

Cyan Marshall, heartache evident, hugged Bella Woods back, but her eyes still turned red with tears, "Good child."

"Then I’ll head back."

Letting go of Cyan Marshall, Bella Woods got into the car.

Cyan Marshall closed the car door for her and watched as the car slowly drove away from the Hughes’ residence, finally unable to hold back tears any longer.

"Bella, please don’t blame Aunt Cyan. Everything I do is for your sake."

...

The Hughes’ car dropped Bella Woods off at her new home.

She happened to run into Calvin Marshall, riding his motorcycle past, "Hey, I passed by your favorite dessert shop, thinking that on such a cold day, a cup of hot milk tea would be nice for you."

"You traveled so far just to bring me a cup of milk tea?" Bella Woods was quite surprised.

"Well, not exactly. I was already out riding."

Just saw the milk tea you would like and thought to bring it over to you.

"Go on, I’m going out tonight to..."

Before Calvin Marshall could finish his sentence, Bella Woods hopped onto his motorcycle.

"Take me to Cascade Court." Bella Woods said.

"Huh?" Calvin Marshall was taken aback.

"I miss the Third Young Master." Bella Woods’ voice was soft.

She missed him dearly.

She wanted to make the most of the limited time to meet, hug, and feel what it was like to be by his side.

She had become selfish, unwilling to give Ashton Marshall back to Nina Sutton.

"Alright, alright, I’m just part of your little couple play."

Calvin Marshall said, but still took Bella Woods to Cascade Court.

Since she had registered her fingerprints before, Bella Woods had no trouble entering Cascade Court.

Cascade Court’s security was very strict; almost everything required either the owner’s face or fingerprints, including the elevators which were keyed to each unit.

Bella Woods stepped out of the elevator and found the door wasn’t closed.

At a glance, she saw Ashton Marshall and Tim Season sitting on the sofa.

The two seemed to have just finished working, with Tim Season fiddling with some documents, drinking a glass of water.

"Honestly, after knowing each other for so long, I never imagined you’d last this long with that Bella Woods girl."

Bella Woods was about to step in but suddenly halted, feeling a wave of nervousness mixed with anticipation for Ashton’s reply.

"Tell me honestly, what do you really think of her?" Tim Season probed Ashton Marshall.

Bella Woods grew even more anxious.

She recognized Tim Season’s question as a more straightforward inquiry: are you just playing around with Bella Woods, or is there something more?

Ashton Marshall leaned back on the sofa, biting on his cigarette, his eyes squinting through the smoke, obscuring his extraordinarily handsome face.

After several minutes of silence, Ashton finally removed the cigarette and stubbed it out in the ashtray.

"From the first time I saw her, I found her so pitiful. Later, seeing her get bullied by Oliver Hughes..." Ashton tilted his head slightly, "just felt really sorry for her."

"So you purely pity her?" Tim Season concluded.

Bella Woods didn’t hear Ashton’s response, but did hear his phone ring.

He couldn’t be bothered to pick up the call, so he answered on speakerphone, "Third Young Master, Miss Bella has arrived upstairs."

Ashton Marshall turned around in surprise as Bella Woods opened the door and walked in, "Am I disturbing you?"

Tim Season sprang up, "How long have you been here?"

Ashton Marshall got up from the sofa, walked towards Bella Woods, and ushered her inside, "Why didn’t you tell me you were coming? I could have had someone pick you up."

"Sixty brought me milk tea, so I thought I’d come by to see you." Bella Woods waved the untouched milk tea in her hand.

She could see the evident tension in Tim Season’s expression, clearly worried that Bella Woods had overheard their conversation.