Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 190

But unfortunately, that was nothing more than wishful thinking.

Watching Magnus lost in thought, a wave of sadness washed over Elise.

She'd schemed and tried everything, but this man would never truly belong to her.

Unable to bear the sting of rejection, Elise turned and fled the room.

*

A week later

At last, Isadora was being discharged from the hospital.

The doctor assured her that her leg had healed well-she could walk normally now, though she'd need to avoid running or any strenuous activity for a while. Laura was bustling around the hospital room, packing up Isadora's things.

That's when Eleanor and Richard arrived.

Eleanor hurried over, her voice warm and eager. "Isadora, why not come stay with me for a while after you're discharged? I've already made up your room at home, and the housekeepers are all ready to help take care of you."

Isadora's expression remained cool and composed. "Thank you, but I'll be going back to my own place."

weeks in the hospital, Eleanor had visited every

had tried to send her away more

carefully prepared meals—ones that, truth be told, Eleanor

weren't exactly delicious, but Isadora

way, Eleanor was a

was, she'd spent years treating Pearl as her only daughter, lavishing all her love

her mistakes that Eleanor was filled with regret

on, "But darling, I just don't feel comfortable with you living alone so soon after your injury. If you really don't want to come back to Vaughan Manor, why don't I come stay

throbbed

"She'll stay with me."

strode in, heels clicking confidently

housekeeper and a guest

thought much of Isadora's best friend. Nanette's family background was modest, and her acting career seemed unpredictable-Eleanor had once worried she

she was trying

you and Isadora are close, but with your busy schedule-filming here, traveling there-how

to say that, honestly, she didn't need anyone looking after her. But just then,

man leaned casually against the frame, his broad shoulders and sharp features drawing more than a few glances

saw who it was. "Victor-didn't

and moving with easy confidence, strode over and slipped an arm

I need to report my whereabouts to