Chapter 10

By the time Nathan realized that he gained nothing from this, the Winslow family would be free from responsibility. As for how Nathan would blame Isabella, Terence could do nothing either. After all, she hadn’t married Zachary yet, so he wasn’t in any position to defend her even if

he wanted to.

Therefore, Terence said camestly, “Let’s just let the kids handle their own relationship matters. Please, ask Isabella to come down. We have to apologize to her in person no matter what.”

Winona locked troubled but said with a faint smile, “All right. But if Nate gets mad at me, you guys have to come to my defense, yeah?”

“Of course, of course,” Lorelal eagerly agreed.

“That’s for sure,” Terence politely concurred.

“Elsie, tell Isabella to come downstairs. We have guests,” Winona instructed.

Elsie hummed in agreement and headed upstairs, only to see Isabella standing quietly at the corner of the staircase.

She glanced back downstairs and sighed inwardly, knowing Isabella must’ve overheard everything, ‘She’s clearly a rich family’s daughter yet

lives a life worse than an ordinary girl, she brooded.

Softly, Elsie called out, “Ms. Sorenson.”

Isabella didn’t want Elsie to worry

orry as the latter was the only person in this family who cared for her. “I’m okay, Elsie,” she assured.

Elsie let out a breath and whispered, “It’s inevitable that you have to listen to them as long as you’re still living here. Please try to bear with it,

okay?”

for bearing with it would only lead to more losses, like winning a war only to be left with ruins. She stood on the third step from the ground,

now, she found them as unfamiliar as

Lorelai quickly greeted

however, remained fixed in her spot.

and family came

as soon as dawn

at Zachary, who was sitting on the couch. He subconsciously averted his gaze when she turned to

the matter?” sh

she asked quietly.

Zachary’s foot under the

and locked eyes with the poker–faced Isabella, who still stood far away on the stairs. She wore a white short–sleeved top and a light blue skirt that reached her ankles,

but long for some excitement in life. Scarlett was a complete contrast to Isabella. Isabella was top vanilla for his

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simply couldn’t

awkwardly. “Isabella, I–I was wrong. I’m here to

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someone for him to admire, though. Yesterday, his father had given him a dressing down. If his mother hadn’t intervened, he might’ve even gotten a few good lashings. This showed him what was at stake. Consequently, he had no choice but to apologize to Isabella. Based on his understanding of her, he believed she’d

watched from afar, unmoved

it and let this matter be over!”

of response.

snapped

on Isabella. Terence was aware of their tense relationship but struggled to take sides between his son’s future bride and his beloved daughter. As long as Megan didn’t go too far, he and

so he had to put on an act

mad at him, all right? We promise he won’t upset you again. I’m sorry about the grievances you suffered at the engagement

silently, amused that they were still beating around

she questioned, “Why isn’t Scarlett here?”

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