Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 142

Isadora had never seen Magnus so humbled before.

Magnus had always been proud-aloof, even. With his wealth and status, he'd grown accustomed to being at the center of everything, the world revolving effortlessly around him.

In the five years they'd been together, Isadora had never seen him like this.

For a moment, she forgot how to respond.

It wasn't until Nanette, lying uncomfortably on the couch, let out a soft groan that Isadora snapped out of her daze.

She took a breath and found her voice. "Magnus, there's nothing left between us. There was a time when I longed to hear you say these things, but it's been five years—any warmth I felt has long since turned cold. Let's just let each other go."

Magnus's eyes turned icy. "Is this about Victor?"

Isadora stayed silent.

Even if there were no Victor, she and Magnus were done. It wasn't about him, not really. But her silence, in Magnus's eyes, was all the confirmation he needed.

He couldn't believe it-Isadora, of all people, had feelings for someone like Victor. Just the thought sent a tidal wave of anger crashing over him, threatening to drown out all reason.

Fitzgeralds and the Wainwrights have been rivals for generations. And you're my fiancée. Think for a second-why do you think Victor is interested in you? He's just trying to get back at me. That's all this is.

Do you really think everyone is like you? Two- timing, never

at her, bristling with anger,

frowned, the aggression slowly draining from his

he

he let things spiral

her back, not push her

down, his voice dropping. "Isadora, I just don't want to see you get hurt. The Fitzgeralds-they'd never accept you. And besides, there have been rumors for years that Victor is already promised to someone from LS Capital Holdings in Europe. If you get involved with

she managed a bitter smile. "I've been hurt enough by you. Did you really think your family ever truly accepted me? Didn't your mother go out of her way to humiliate

down on Isadora, never missing a chance to make

had he done about

Not a

like a knife,

voice was hoarse, barely above a whisper. "Isadora, give me a chance to make it right. I swear, I'll never let you get hurt again. I'll protect you from everyone, even myself. Whatever you don't like about me—I'll change,

thing I want

a waitress approached

had no patience left for this