Bella and the rest looked in the direction Steven was staring, only to spot Amelia standing under the dim streetlight.

The evening glow highlighted her slender figure, with her soft hair swaying in the gentle breeze and tears shimmering on her porcelain-like face. "Steve..." Amelia called out his name as tears fell continuously.

The fragile silhouette, almost consumed by the darkness, looked heartbreakingly pitiful.

Steven ran toward the girl he loved dearly, his eyes brimming with emotion. He hugged her with all his strength, as if never wanting to let go. "Why did you come here at this hour? It's not safe." Steven struggled to keep his voice calm, but he couldn't steady his breathing.

"Steve, I just needed to see you... I've missed you so much..." Amelia sobbed even more, her tears drenching his shoulder.

Amelia had actually been standing here and waiting since before it got dark. She called her sister and brother-in-law for help from this exact spot.

She had been waiting the whole time, hoping to see Steven emerge with all his poise. She did not know how long she would have to wait, but she was willing to wait as long as necessary.

"I miss you too... I miss you so much, it's driving me crazy."

His eyes were filled with sadness as he gently wiped away the tears from her eyes. Then, he placed his hand firmly on the small of her back and gazed deeply into her moist eyes before kissing her fiercely and passionately on the lips.

Bella chuckled as she watched the two lovers reunite, her tears giving way to laughter. She wiped her teary eyes and said with a smile, "Well, that's just lovely."

Justin held her waist and whispered in her ear, "Wait till we get home, Bella. I've got something even better for you."

Bella melted into his hug, her cheeks turning a soft shade of pink from embarrassment.

"Bella, you two should go home and get some rest. We're heading back to Hatchbay now. If anything comes up, just contact us," Arnold said with a smile as he waved at them. "Arnie." Bella stopped pretending to be distant from Arnold and fondly referred to him by a nickname.

"It's all thanks to you this time. Tell me, how can I ever repay you?" Bella asked with a smile.

Arnold blinked his beautiful eyes and turned to look at Asher's back. He thought, 'Maybe you can play Cupid for me and Asher.'

But Arnold couldn't bring himself to say it, afraid of scaring the girl.

"You're Asher's sister, which makes you my sister too. It's only right for me to help. There's no need to thank me."

Bella and Justin returned to their home in Savrow.

Asher and Arnold shared a car, while Steven accompanied Amelia as they made their way to Hatchbay.

The dark sky was slowly starting to lighten, looking like a huge stretch of velvety deep blue, calm and peaceful.

Arnold lowered the car window, his intriguingly narrow eyes squinting as he rested his chin on his hand and looked up at the distant, enigmatic sky. 'How refreshing and exhilarating!'

For the past 27 years, apart from his academic research, Arnold had been indulging in the materialistic and tumultuous world.

The wild highs and crushing lows took a toll on him, causing him to live each day like someone suffering from schizophrenia. His temperament became increasingly eccentric and bizarre.

He had met countless people, yet still felt as lonely as an elderly person in their twilight years.

The more people he crossed paths with, the more closed off his heart became. That was until he met them and him.

Arnold's gaze was filled with yearning as he stared affectionately at the calm man next to him. He thought, 'What should I do? I love him so much that I considered leaving everything behind in Meridan. I just want to come back and be by his side forever..."

"Dr. Larson." Asher broke the silence in the car.

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