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?”

losses, like winning a war only to be left with ruins. She stood on

found them as unfamiliar as strangers as she studied them from here.

Lorelai quickly

remained fixed in her spot.

and family came

soon as dawn broke,” Winona gently

was sitting on the couch. He subconsciously averted

matter?” sh

she asked quietly.

kicked Zachary’s foot under the coffee

white short–sleeved top and a light blue skirt that reached her

impeccable looks and personality, not to mention her devotion to him, he couldn’t help but long for some excitement in life. Scarlett was a complete contrast to Isabella. Isabella was top vanilla for his taste, while Scarlett

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Chapter 10

he simply

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

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might’ve even gotten a few good lashings. This showed him what

Isabella simply watched from afar, unmoved by his apology.

has already apologized. Just accept it and let

of response.

up!” Terence snapped at

never liked Isabella since she was a child. Even before college, they were always classmates, but Megan had treated Isabella like an enemy. Being sensible, Isabella never took it to heart, yet Megan continued picking on Isabella. Terence was aware of their tense relationship but struggled to take sides between his son’s future bride and his

now, so he had to put on an act to earn Isabella’s

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

around the bush when they

“Why isn’t Scarlett here?”

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