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."

the hospital, Eleanor had visited

had tried to send her away more than

meals—ones that, truth

weren't exactly delicious,

her own way, Eleanor was a good

spent years treating Pearl as her only daughter, lavishing all her love

only after finally waking up to her mistakes that Eleanor was filled with regret

after your injury. If you really don't want to come back to Vaughan Manor, why don't

head throbbed

"She'll stay with me."

strode in, heels clicking confidently on

has a housekeeper and a guest suite

hadn't always thought much of Isadora's best friend. Nanette's family background was modest, and her

things had changed. Now, out of love for her daughter, she was trying hard to

Isadora are close, but with your busy

anyone looking after her. But just then, someone

sharp features drawing more than a few

he saw who it

and moving with easy confidence, strode over and slipped an arm around Isadora's

report my whereabouts