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?”

nothing, for bearing with it would only lead to more losses, like winning a war only to be left with ruins. She stood on the

things now, she found them as unfamiliar as strangers as she

here, Isabella,” Lorelai quickly

however, remained fixed in her

and family came

see you as soon as dawn

on the couch. He subconsciously averted his

the matter?”

she asked quietly.

under

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, with her hair loosely braided. It

impeccable looks and personality, not to mention her devotion to him, he couldn’t help but long for some excitement

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Chapter 10

simply couldn’t resist.

wrong. I’m here

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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

simply watched from afar, unmoved by his

enough! Zach has already apologized. Just accept it and let this matter be over!” Megan got impatient at Isabella’s

of response.

Terence snapped at his

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

things were different now, so he had to put on

him, all right? We promise he won’t upset you again. I’m sorry about the grievances you suffered at the engagement party. When you two get married, I’ll definitely host a grand wedding

were still beating around the bush when they

questioned, “Why isn’t Scarlett here?”

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