Chapter 492

Lyman's brow furrowed, his tone curt. "No need."

"Lyman, I swear I didn't mean for this to happen. If I'd known Effie would show up now, I never would have "

A flash of irritation flickered in Lyman's eyes. He cut Isabel off. "I said, there's no need."

He turned to Luther. "Take her back to her apartment."

Isabel stared after Lyman's retreating figure, her gaze hardening. Her fists clenched at her sides.

"Of course," Luther replied. Turning to Isabel, he said, "Miss Isabel, let me drive you home."

Isabel forced a gracious smile, masking her frustration. "Thank you, Luther. Sorry for the trouble."

Luther kept his tone polite, but distant. "It's no trouble. That's what I'm here for."

it, she would have noticed just how determined Lyman was

arrived, the apartment was dark; Nita and the

the blacked-out windows, pulling out his phone to call Effie again.

first time, a wave of helplessness and

and should've fallen asleep easily. But despite the alcohol, her mind wouldn't stop spinning. She tossed and turned in bed, unable to get

started snoring,

room.

and nudged Nita, but Nita didn't even stir-the

sharper kick. Nita jolted

sleep

half-asleep, grunted and rolled over, drifting right back into slumber. The snoring stopped,

Lyman and Isabel, sitting together in the car outside

had Isabel come to her place? Was Lyman bringing her home? Weren't they supposed to leave Isabel's situation

plan, then what on earth

talk herself out of overthinking, her mind kept running in circles, refusing

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