Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 319

Eleanor sat stiffly on the sofa opposite Mrs. Fitzgerald, her posture just a bit too formal, her hands folded tightly in her lap. She could feel the chill of Deanna Fitzgerald's hostility even before a word was spoken.

Still, for Isadora's sake-for her daughter-she had to try. She owed her that much.

With a small, ingratiating smile, Eleanor began, "Mrs. Fitzgerald, I've heard so much about you over the years. It's truly an honor to finally meet you. I brought a little token of my respect-please accept it." She opened the velvet box she'd been holding and gently slid it across the polished coffee table.

Inside was an exquisite emerald bracelet, deep green and sparkling, clearly an antique of extraordinary value.

Deanna took a slow sip of her Earl Grey, her gaze barely flickering toward the bracelet. Her expression remained unchanged-impenetrable and cold.

To think she could buy my favor with a piece of jewelry, Deanna thought with disdain. How little she understands the Fitzgerald family.

"Enough. If you've got something to say, say it. My time is valuable." Deanna's tone was clipped, her patience already wearing thin.

Eleanor tried to keep her smile in place. "It's about our children. My daughter Isadora and Mr. Fitzgerald have grown quite fond of each other. I came today hoping you might give them a chance."

in the eye. "Not as clueless as I thought. What, you think a handful of

voice icy. "Let me make this clear: people like you aren't even fit to

words still stung. She gripped her hands together, willing herself to

Mrs. Fitzgerald," she said quietly. "But sometimes, happiness finds its own way.

a sharp

are you to lecture me?" Her voice was like steel. "Take my advice and keep your daughter away from

imposing front gates. As the heavy iron doors clanged shut behind her, she stood on the curb, a knot of

the Fitzgeralds' reaction and, if they showed any sign of softening, reveal that Isadora was pregnant. But after seeing Deanna's attitude,

entrance. Dressed head to toe in dark clothes, hood pulled up, he

in shock, then narrowed to furious slits. "What did you

came begging

hesitated. "So what now, ma'am? Are you

of a baby?