My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back (Mia and Kyle) novel Chapter 567

"Bryan, thank you. Thank you…" Bella said in a trembling voice, tears streaming down her face. After trying to calm her emotions, she continued, "I will never forget your sacrifice and bravery, Bryan. Tristan and I are forever grateful and in debt to you."

"Ma’am, please don’t say that. You and Boss Tristan don’t owe me anything. Protecting you with my life is my ultimate duty," Bryan replied awkwardly, concerned to see her cry.

"Still, Tristan and I are very grateful you didn’t even think twice when you put your life in danger for me. Thank you so much, Bryan." Bella managed a smile through her tears. She would never forget everything Bryan had done for her; in her heart, she had already considered him her family member.

Tristan, who saw his wife cry, put his hand on her waist and pulled her to stand close to her, afraid she might collapse again.

Bryan said nothing but nodded, smiling warmly at her. However, his smile faded when Tristan asked, "Bryan, why did you react so slowly that time? Why didn’t you act when Andreas Corby appeared on the scene?"

This has troubled Bryan ever since it happened. If only he had heard what happened outside the car, he might have been able to stop Andreas Corby from shooting Jack and Sam. Unfortunately, he couldn’t turn back time to correct his mistake.

"Sir, before the incident, Madam and the others were only a few meters away from the car. I saw Sam with them, and it made me let my guard down while testing the new car’s capabilities..." Bryan sighed deeply as he recounted his oversight.

He continued, "At that moment, the soundproof function was activated, so I couldn’t hear anything from outside, even when the man fired his first bullet. I didn’t have much time to react when I realized something was wrong. All I could do was press the ’Emergency Button’ and throw myself in front of Madam to shield her, as that man was aiming a gun at her."

Tristan no longer asked Bryan any further questions because he had already guessed what happened. He only wanted to hear it directly from Bryan.

Bella, who was listening to their conversation, was stunned. She hadn’t considered the reasons behind Bryan’s inaction. Still, after hearing his explanation, she could understand why he hadn’t reacted more quickly.

’Gosh! That stupid car!’ Bella couldn’t help but blame the vehicle.

Sam might not have been in critical condition if they had used their usual car. Bryan would have had a better chance to react and subdue Andreas Corby.

After talking with Bryan for a few more minutes, Bella finally excused herself to visit Jack.

***

In Jack’s wardroom,

Bella was no longer surprised to see Jack looking healthy; he was already sitting on the bed and looked serious as he spoke with Leo, who sat on the chair by the bed.

Despite her concern about Sam, who still hadn’t woken up, Bella couldn’t hide her gratitude for Jack’s condition.

As Bella and Tristan approached them, she said, "I’m glad you’re okay, boss."

Jack smiled at Bella as he embraced her warmly.

"Oh, stop crying over me. I’m not going to die yet, my friend," Jack said, trying to cheer her up after noticing her damp eyes.

Bella shook her head at his words. "I won’t let you die, Jack. Don’t worry about it."

Jack felt relieved to see her smile returning to her eyes, so different from when he had seen her crying a lot after knowing Sam had a severe injury.

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