Chapter 96

Isadora had been the one to chase after him from the very beginning.

A woman as beautiful as her, pouring her time and affection into him, always there

to keep him company, making it clear he was the only one in her heart-Magnus had never found a reason to say no.

Somewhere along the line, he'd simply grown used to having her around.

But then, things changed. Isadora wasn't always gentle. When she got jealous, she'd argue. When things didn't go her way, she could be downright difficult.

That's when Magnus started to feel restless and annoyed.

He never thought for a second that the problem might be with him.

After all, what man doesn't want a girlfriend who's understanding and sweet? Who would choose a woman who argues and refuses to listen?

Sammy watched him brood and changed tack.

"So, do you love Elise?" he asked.

Magnus replied, "She's important to me."

Sammy rolled his eyes and tried again. "If Elise gets better and decides to leave you one day, would you let her go?"

hoped she'd recover and live her own life," Magnus answered.

Isadora. He just couldn't let go of the comfort of being loved so selflessly, so completely, for so long. But when Isadora finally

a long sigh. "That's tough. Honestly, I don't think Isadora's

looked up sharply.

care about

loved me for five years, swore she'd

just angry right now, that's

hesitated for a moment. "Is there any way to win

"It won't be easy."

"Did anything happen to Isadora

Magnus's grip on his glass tightened so much

side told him that maybe not

on Isadora's skin, he couldn't be sure. Would Isadora really use something like that to get

Magnus's expression darkened.

I can win a

kind of miracle worker? Could he

he thought about it seriously for

try showing a little humility. You've always called the shots in this relationship. Maybe it's time to apologize, to really let your guard down and swallow

out of the private

into the hallway when the elevator

people, exuding confidence and ease. He wore a gray dress shirt, his suit jacket draped casually over one arm-he looked every inch

from the Department of Homeland Affairs and Director Lawson from

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