Chapter 159: A Virtue

Gibson's eyes searched Bella's face for any sign of forgiveness. The air was thick with tension as he struggled to find the right words.

“Bella,” he began, his voice weighted with remorse. “I never meant for any of this to happen. I—”

She cut him off, her eyes cold and distant. “You lost that right a long time ago, Gibson.”

He took a step closer, reaching out tentatively. “I know I messed up, but I still care about you. Let me help.”

Bella recoiled, her gaze fixed on a distant point. “Help? You can't fix this, Gibson. You can't fix us.”

In the dimly lit room, the atmosphere shifted as a tall figure approached. Enter a mysterious stranger named Adrian, whose piercing blue eyes betrayed a quiet intensity. His presence seemed to draw Bella in, offering a protective shield.

“Everything okay here?” Adrian asked, glancing from Bella to Gibson.

Bella nodded, avoiding eye contact with Gibson. “I'm fine now, thanks to Adrian.”

Adrian extended a hand toward Gibson, a subtle challenge in his dem
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