Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 271

Back at Summit Crest Estates.

Pudding was there, too.

The moment the front door opened, the golden retriever came bounding out, barking excitedly, tail wagging like crazy as he circled Isadora again and again.

A housekeeper came by each day to feed him and take him out for walks, but it wasn't the same as having his people home.

Isadora had been run ragged lately-her days filled with learning the ropes at The Vaughan Group, her nights spent at Vaughan Manor, keeping Eleanor company.

Seeing Pudding now, a wave of guilt washed over her.

She crouched down and ran her hands through his soft, snowy fur, pressing her forehead gently against his.

"I'm sorry, Pudding. I've been so busy these days, I haven't given you nearly enough attention."

Victor was leaning against the kitchen counter, a glass of water in hand, watching the scene with his dark eyes. He let out a low, ambiguous hum.

"Funny. I don't hear you apologizing to me."

up at him, genuinely puzzled. "Why would I

of town for work, and

focusing on Pudding as she smoothed the dog's ears, muttering, "Pudding, do you think your

Woof, woof, woof!

barked loudly, as if in agreement. Not only petty, but jealous too—and always picking on

chin in mock defiance, emboldened by her furry ally.

arched an eyebrow at her little show of bravado and

ignored him and stood, heading toward her bedroom to change

behind her, tail wagging as he followed

eyes as he set down his glass and sauntered after them with his usual cool

bedroom after Isadora, Victor took a long step and blocked

his tongue. "Not so

bristled, barking indignantly. "But I want

stood his ground, unbothered. "Sorry, but she's only for me to

jumping up in

the least bit embarrassed. "And I'm your dad, so you

slipped off her shawl, the delicate straps of her camisole resting