Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 93

Elise's face went pale in an instant.

What?

She'd just been scalded by hot water-such a serious thing-and Magnus still wanted to believe Isadora?

Tears welled in her eyes. "Magnus, do you really think I'd hurt myself just to frame her? Is that what you think of me?"

Isadora glanced coolly at Magnus's stormy expression, then at Elise's look of utter disbelief. Her own face remained calm, almost indifferent, and her voice was flat, detached. "Believe whatever you want."

After all, she hadn't done it. Why should she care whether he believed her? She didn't love Magnus anymore. His trust or lack thereof meant nothing to her now. Did he really expect her to beg for his approval, to fight for credit in his eyes, just like before?

How pathetic. Isadora was done playing that fool's game.

Having said her piece, she didn't bother with them anymore and turned to leave.

sudden, fierce anger surge up inside him. She really thought she could just

grabbed her slender wrist. "Isadora, you're not going anywhere," he growled, his voice low and thick with

controlled rage.

snapped. Enough was enough! This damn man never knew his own strength-always

hand swung up and landed hard across Magnus's

Smack!

echoed through the room. Elise gasped, stunned. "Isadora, how could you how could you

He just stared at Isadora, eyes wide, as though he couldn't believe she'd actually hit him—again. His

syllable laced with shock and disbelief. "Isadora, you actually dared to

think you

bit down, forcing the words

Just beg for my forgiveness, and I'll let the past go. I won't care about your 'stained' reputation. I'll give you the title of Mrs.

sensing Magnus's support, relaxed. A smug smile played on her lips. It looked like he was

out a short, bitter laugh. "Why should I apologize? I didn't throw water on her. I'm not