Chapter 38: A Sudden Turn

After the greetings, Fabian Farrell turned to Bella Doyle and said, "Bella, I promised Janelle Stredwick I'd help fix her face. I won't be home for dinner tonight. You two go ahead." Bella nodded obediently, her voice sweet and steady. "Okay. Try to be back early." She then turned to Janelle with a warm smile. "Don't worry. He'll make it right. Once you're better, we'll hang out. I'll head out first." With that, she turned and left. Janelle stood there, stunned, watching her walk away, still...