Chapter 574: Chapter 573: Farewell (Part 2)
Bella Acker leaned forward to prevent herself from stretching her hand too far and getting tired.
Aunt Sienna saw her action, and her smile grew even brighter.
Bella was still worried about Aunt Sienna’s health, "Aunt Sienna, if sitting is tiring, how about we lie down and talk?"
"I’ve been lying for too long, I just want to sit for a while." Aunt Sienna shook her head and sighed, "Bella, actually, I feel very guilty in my heart."
"Guilty about what?" Bella was taken aback, not understanding why she suddenly said such a thing.
Aunt Sienna looked at her and said, "I’ve been thinking all this time, if I hadn’t given you the photos of your parents before your birthday, then all these things wouldn’t have happened between you and Mr. Sinclair, and you wouldn’t have had to bear so much pain alone."
"Aunt Sienna, this isn’t your fault." Bella softly replied, "Since there’s a grudge between my father and The Sinclair Family, it’s bound to be revealed sooner or later. Knowing now is better than finding out after Damian and I got married, at least... at least breaking up is easier to accept than divorce."
"No, it wouldn’t be." Aunt Sienna shook her head, "If there weren’t any photos, Mrs. Sinclair wouldn’t know your identity, and wouldn’t have forcibly separated you two. Bella, do you remember what I told you before?"
"What?"
"Fight for your own happiness one more time." Aunt Sienna said, "I can see that Damian’s feelings for you are genuine too; if you fight for yourself a little, he’s bound to lean towards you. Bella, listen to Aunt Sienna, be selfish this time. The days ahead will be spent with Damian, just treat him well, and don’t let him down."
"Okay, I promise you, I’ll fight for myself one more time." Bella said, "Aunt Sienna, your primary task now is to take care of your own health. Don’t worry about my issues."
"I can’t do that, how can I not worry?" Aunt Sienna held Bella’s hand and said, "If I don’t worry now, I won’t be able to even if I want to later."
Listening to this, Bella felt a pang in her heart but forced a smile, "What nonsense are you talking? If you don’t worry about me in the future, who else would you possibly care about? If you fuss over someone else, I’ll get jealous."
"Bella, remember what you promised me, don’t give up easily, be a bit selfish, and fight for yourself more, alright?" Aunt Sienna tightly held her hand.
"Okay." Bella nodded, "I’ll be selfish and fight for myself more; I won’t let you worry."
"Good, that’s good." Aunt Sienna smiled, then turned her gaze lovingly towards Ethan, who was still sleeping, "Bella, Ethan has begun remembering things, and since no one is willing to adopt him, you’ll have to care for him in the future. Ethan is a sensible child, make sure to teach him well."
"I understand." Bella nodded again.
"Oh right, under the bedside table in my room is a passbook with five thousand yuan that I saved from doing laundry for others. It’s for you and Ethan, and the password is both your birthdays." Aunt Sienna spoke too much at once, feeling a bit tired, she took a couple of heavy breaths.
Bella felt a pang of heartache, clenched her teeth to hold back tears, forced a smile, "Aunt Sienna, let’s talk about these things after you get better, okay?"
Aunt Sienna shook her head, "Bella, you’re the one I’m most concerned about now. Last night I dreamed of the director, she told me to look after you well. But..."
"Aunt Sienna, don’t say any more... don’t say any more..."