I'm Not Alright!

At Quantum Capital Building, around noon time.

After talking to Sean over the phone, Bella was instantly drawn into her thoughts; she just stood there until she forgot how long she had stood after the call, which caused Harper to worry about her.

"Bella, you stood there for so long. Is everything alright, girl?"

Harper asked as she approached Bella, who was still standing near the glass wall even though she had finished talking on the phone a few minutes before. She is worried about her friend.

After hearing Harper's question, Bella tried to adjust her expression. She didn't want to make her best friend worry even more by showing her gloomy and worried state. 

However, she also feels puzzled. She didn't understand, but she somehow felt like a nail had been stabbed in her chest. It hurt.

Sighing deeply, Bella turned to see Harper with a smile framing her lips, trying to reassure Harper that she was okay.