Love Coming from the Least Expected

I frowned unwittingly as Scarlett’s voice rang out in the background on the other end. Isabelle had only just agreed to let the Tanners off the hook. If Scarlett made another ruckus at this time and pissed Isabelle off, the latter might just change her mind.

The chaotic noise went on for a long while before Nathan’s voice came back on the line, asking in a hushed voice, “Did your mother say anything else?”

I shook my head. “All she said was that she needed to discuss something important with you in person. Anyway, you have nothing to worry about. I’m sure everything’s going to be okay since she’s already promised me she wouldn’t take any action on your family.”

“That’s good to know.” Nathan sounded relieved.

if you come alone. Mom’s temper is no longer as it used

was my father, I was aware that there were certain things I couldn’t say without being outright

mean. Don’t worry, I’ll

and Isabelle would need to talk things out to resolve their issues. If a whole bunch of other Tanners tagged

the others, especially, would definitely seize the opportunity to find trouble with

ended, I went and knocked on Isabelle’s door, entering only after she asked me to. She was in the midst of dolling herself up and was adding the final touch

since she last saw Nathan. Seeing the amount of effort she put in to look her best, it was evident that she cared about this meeting immensely. As for Nathan, he clearly felt the same, judging from the way his voice lit up with excitement when he was speaking about Isabelle earlier. It really made me wonder, if they never stopped loving each other,

this simply how fate toys with

was clad in. “Look at you! You’re sparkling! If we were to walk on the streets together

of it, then this is what I’m wearing to the meeting,” said Isabelle as she fished around in her closet for a suitable handbag. Out of the many handbags of various colors and styles she owned, she eventually settled on a modest-looking, black-colored one. Then we left for the

by the way, who’s your

had to be

chin on her hand as she remarked disdainfully,

and opened