Chapter 37

Isabella turned pale with fright and quickly shielded Theodore behind her.

Nathan’s raised fist hovered in the air but never came down. He simply stood there, stunned, staring at Isabella.

Seeing her protect another man, her gaze so firm and resolute, something deep inside him began to crumble.

The once timid Isabella had only ever shown such courage for him.

Now, that bravery was no longer his alone.

He finally understood: he had lost the girl who had once loved him with all her heart.

Taking advantage of Nathan’s momentary daze, Isabella grabbed Theodore and ran.

When they reached a deserted street, Isabella clutched her chest, exhaling in relief.

Then, she lightly punched Theodore in the chest–a gesture

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more sound than fury.

Angrily, she scolded him, “He’s the young master of the Imperial Capital, someone even your eldest brother has to tread carefully around. You’ve offended him–do you not want to survive in the Imperial Capital anymore?”

Theodore put on a look of grievance. “He deserved it.”

of Nathan’s bruised, panda–like eyes, Isabella couldn’t help

“When you’re back

carefree. “Sis, I’ll do

weight lifted from Isabella’s heart.

busy studying, I might not be able to look out for you.

as stars, softened with his gentle

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like an

Isabella froze.

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was only 22.

already experienced so much hardship.

age, the countless sorrows and separations. she had

be living after her rebirth.

radiant smile, she looked

“Sis, you’re the most beautiful when you smile.

I know,” she replied

trick, Theodore produced a brocade box from behind

gift for you,” he said, offering

his journey across the ocean to see

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expected him to prepare something extra.

so–called husband or hypocritical family

you, Theo,” she said, her

it and take a look.”

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