Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 13

“An emergency?” Amalia raised an eyebrow as she handed Izzy glass of water. “In the middle of the night? Izzy, I Why would he call you in the middle of the might knowing you are on a break? Can’t he find someone to help him out? In the past few months, you’ve been flying in and out of the country for his business. Why don’t you take a break for a week or two? Look at you losing all that weight because of your job. If your mother knew that-

Irry took the glass and nodded quietly, choosing to ignore the rest of her aunt’s words. She had heard of these words for more than a thousand times and if she didn’t know what she knew now, she might have believed her aunt’s concern was

In the end. Amalia was exactly like her daughter. Two faceil

Still, she wondered how could someone like her aunt lie with a straight face? Somehow this made her wonder what else her aunt was lying about, “I just came back to get my work laptop and some clothes. I’ll be gone for a few days.”

“That her aunt cleared her throat. “For how many days exactly? You do know that your birthday is coming, right? I already started planning things.”

“Actually, you don’t have to plan anything for my birthday,” Izzy said.

In the past, her aunt had always organized Izzy’s birthday, yet everything–from the cake and decorations to the lighting- was tailored to Monica’s tastes. Even Monica’s gown would outshine hers.

But Izzy hadn’t cared about those details before. Why would she? Her aunt had taken her in after her parents died–a debt she once believed she could never repay.

Now, Izzy sneered inwardly.

“How could you say something like that! It’s going to be the dayou turn twenty–six. I need you with me to go shopping for gowns and other things. You should clear your schedule for these things.”

“Gown shopping?” Izzy asked. The last time her aunt took her gown shopping had been a disaster. Amalia had picked out a premade gown that was two sizes too big for Izzy, while arranging for a tailor to customize a dress just for Monica. “You’re planning to host a huge event?”

“Of course! What are you even thinking? Did you know that your mother gave birth to you when she was twenty–six?

she said, while placing the glass on the counter.

Monica said the credit cards aren’t working.

said. She turned around but stopped when her aunt called

the dinner tonight, It sounds like it turned into a bit of a… situation. You know how these

bag. She had a feeling she knew where

of you to treat everyone. I know Monica was a little embarrassed when her cards didn’t go through, poor thing. Imagine how she must’ve felt… surrounded by her friends, everyone looking to her to

Chapter 13

felt her patience being stretched thin.

her–but she wanted to do something special. I think it

suppressed an eye roll. “Savings are for emergencies, aren’t they?” she said with a faint smile, though she was far from

right, absolutely. But this was meant to be a special occasion, not a crisis. I know Monica doesn’t say it often, but she really does look up to you, Izzy. You’ve always been the stable one, the dependable one. This child has been trying so hard to follow in your

working overtime now, and Izzy recognized

world to her if you could help cover the cost. You know, just this once. It’s only eight thousand dollars, and she’s learning so much from you about responsibility. Think of it as a small

think Monica will be fine.

for

Izzy. I understand. I just thought, as her big sister, you’d want to case her burden a little. Eight thousand isn’t easy someone like her

was Arianna’s invitation. I wasn’t told I’d be responsible

“What do you mean?”

treating me,” Izzy replied. “Especially after I gave her a gift.”

Amalia asked, her curiosity piqued.

said casually. “She’d hinted about a Cartier bangle, so got

gleaming with interest. Just as Izzy expected, her aunt’s attention veered to the luxurious detail. Amalia had always been drawn to jewelry and designer goods, often using any extra funds