Chapter 21: She’s Back! (1)

After a long flight, Bella finally arrived at Astington.

However, instead of stopping by Fort City, they headed to the domestic terminal and flew about 30 minutes to visit her hometown, East City.1

Bella plans to visit her grandfather before settling in the capital, Fort.

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Upon arrival at the East City airport, Dax was sleeping soundly — He was exhausted and jetlagged. Bella didn’t have a choice but to carry her son along.

Carrying her son out of the airport to the parking lot wasn’t a problem for Bella, but Noora was stressed when she saw her.

“Young Miss, let me carry him,” Noora felt sorry seeing Bella carrying Dax. She feared Bella would be tired because she knew Dax had recently gained weight.

“It’s okay, Auntie… our car isn’t far,” Bella said as they walked towards the parking lot. She deliberately didn’t tell anyone about her return today.

Bella rented a car and stayed at the hotel — she didn’t plan to stay at her parents’ house.

“But, miss, you are tired. Let me carry him…” Noora said while pushing their luggage trolley in a hurry to match Bella’s step.

Bella slightly laughs, hearing Noora’s worries. “Auntie, have you forgotten how, in the last three years, I was able to return to my ideal body?” 

Noora smiled softly before saying, “Sorry, miss… I forgot.” She knew how hard Bella had done physical training and martial arts after giving birth to maintain her fitness and looks. Even though Bella’s body looks small, her strength and agility might be better than hers.

Bella said nothing but quickened her steps, looking for the car. 

The temperature dropped when they arrived in the parking area — there were no heaters in this place — she worried her son would be cold.

But Bella started to worry because she couldn’t find the rental car that was supposed to be there.

“Aunty, please check once again whether the parking location is correct?” Bella asked. Then, she continued to look for their rental car with Dax on her shoulder.

When Noora was busy reading the paper in her hand, Bella was suprised to see a white Audi Q7 driving towards them at a slow speed and stopping just a few steps away from her. 

“Oh my god, why did he appear here?” Bella muttered softly while blinking several times to ensure she didn’t see wrongly.

At the same time, Noora, who had just finished checking the car rental receipt, was also shocked to see the man who drove the white car. She approached Bella, “Y-Young Miss, did you tell him we will arrive today!?”

Bella shook her head, “No. I didn’t tell him at all—” she was shocked to see his presence in this place. She didn’t move from her place, but her eyes were fixed on him. 

She saw him get out of the car and walk fast towards her. Looking at him again after six months, he became more handsome, especially when he wore his long black coat.

“Let me carry Dax…” he said, taking Dax from Bella’s arms.

“Why are you here? How do you know we are arriving today!?” Bella asked, confused. 1

“Aren’t you happy to see me?” The man asked while smiling wryly at Bella.

“No,” Bella quickly answered when she saw his face look gloomy. “Sean, I mean… I’m so happy you come here. But I was just confused; how did you know we were here? I didn’t tell you that I would be landing here today…”

Sean didn’t answer her immediately but gave a sign to Bella and Noora to follow him to the car. After he put Dax in the back seat, he looked at Noora, “Aunty Noora, could you please hold Dax…”2

Noora didn’t say a word; she could only smile at Sean Spencer and get into the car while placing Dax’s head on her lap. 

Bella was speechless, looking at Sean, seems to ignore her. She stood in her place, waiting for him to say anything. 

But Sean completely ignores her. She didn’t get in when he opened the car door for her. 

“Bells, do you want me to carry you into the car like Dax?” Sean casually said while blesses his eyes with her beautiful face.

Bella’s face turned red. She quickly got into the car, hoping to hide her embarrassment.

An amused grin framed Sean’s face when he saw her blush. He closed the door for her. After he placed their luggage in the trunk, he rushed to the driver’s seat.

“Did you, perhaps, cancel my car rental?” Bella asked when she saw him sit behind the wheels. 1

Sean smiles slightly while turning on the car engine, “Hmm. You’re right; I asked them to cancel your booking.” 

“Y-You…” Bella wasn’t surprised anymore. This guy could get any information if he wanted, including her flight details—just like five years ago, he was able to hide her location.

But still, Bella was curious. She couldn’t help but ask him, “So you track me using my device?”

Sean quickly glanced at Bella. He shook his head. 

“Nope. I knew you arrived in this country when the immigration officer scanned your passport. And I was lucky to find out you rented a car, so—” He didn’t finish his words but only flashed a meaningful smile at her. Then, he turned to look forward. 

The car slowly moved. 

“No wonder I can’t find my rental car,” she faintly smiled while looking ahead. But later, something crossed her mind. She looked at Sean again, “Please don’t cancel my hotel, Sean!”

“I won’t. Have you forgotten who owns the hotel?” Sean said without glancing at her, but Bella could see him smiling.

A look of surprise flashed across her eyes, but ultimately, Bella smiled too. How could she forget Star Hotel!? That hotel is owned by S Group, Sean’s family company.

When Sean didn’t hear Bella saying anything, he glanced at her, saying, “Bells, don’t worry, I will ask them to give you a discount…”

Bella, “…”

“Are you trying to humor me, or are you serious about that?”

He spoke slowly but clearly, “You can choose which one you want, Bells…”

‘Gosh! Why did this man become more shameless after our last meeting?’ She was left speechless speaking to him.1