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 on the third step

them as unfamiliar

Lorelai quickly greeted affectionately upon noticing Isabella.

fixed

Mr. Winslow and family came

to see you as soon as dawn broke,” Winona gently

He subconsciously averted his gaze when she

the matter?” sh

she asked quietly.

Zachary’s foot under

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

excitement in life. Scarlett was a complete contrast to

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he simply

was wrong. I’m here to

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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

watched from afar, unmoved by his

enough is enough! Zach has already apologized. Just accept it and let this matter be over!” Megan

of response.

up!” Terence snapped at his daughter.

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 beloved daughter. As long as Megan didn’t go too far, he and Lorelai

now, so he had to put on an

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 won’t upset you again. I’m sorry about the grievances you suffered at the engagement party. When you two get

silently, amused that they were still beating around

“Why

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