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?”

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

as unfamiliar as strangers as she studied them from here.

Isabella,” Lorelai quickly greeted affectionately upon noticing

fixed in

and family

as dawn broke,” Winona gently called out.

sitting on the couch. He subconsciously averted his gaze when

the matter?” sh

she asked quietly.

Zachary’s foot under the coffee

away on the stairs. She wore a white short–sleeved top and a light blue skirt that reached her ankles, with her

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

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that he simply

“Isabella, I–I was wrong. I’m here

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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

watched from afar, unmoved by his

it and let this matter be over!” Megan

of response.

up!” Terence snapped at his

yet Megan continued picking on Isabella. Terence was aware of their tense relationship but struggled to take sides

were different now, so he had to put on an act

his feet, stepped forward, and said gently, “Isabella, I brought Zachary here today to apologize to you. You can scold or hit him if you want. Just don’t stay mad at him, all right? We promise he

still beating around the bush when

“Why isn’t Scarlett here?”

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