Chapter 459

After the call ended,

Isadora felt a little awkward. She looked up, only to meet the man's dark, intense eyes.

Thinking of the rather candid things she'd just said, a blush crept up her cheeks, impossible to hide even amid the chaos within her.

"I just..."

She didn't get to finish.

Victor pulled her into a tight embrace, burying his face in the curve of her neck. His breath was warm against her skin.

Isadora's eyelashes fluttered. "Victor, there's something I haven't told you."

"When I found out I was pregnant, I actually thought about moving to Europe for good. I'd already decided I'd raise the baby on my own."

"Mhm."

His voice was low and muffled, but he answered.

Isadora's throat tightened. She paused, then went on, "But then, every time you held my hand, every time you accepted me without question, that idea slowly faded. I'll admit it-I couldn't bring myself to leave you."

She felt a trace of dampness on her neck; her eyes stung with heat.

confess, and at last, she could say these

breath, Isadora continued, "Honestly, I've been selfish. In the beginning, I was always

agreed to let you go. I also wanted to use it to

said it all in one breath, not daring

He stared at her without blinking.

him in surprise. "You

did you really think you were that good of

didn't sound angry at

"Then why did you

asked-maybe because he was afraid of what

had to admit, ever since meeting this woman, he'd

he didn't reply,

baby

"I've got a

For the baby's sake, you're not allowed

tapped her forehead lightly. "I'm only angry you

not that you tried so hard to fight back

lip. "But she's your

faint smile, and he chuckled. "How do you know

wouldn't choose you?"

Isadora's eyes reddened.

Thank you.

Thank you, Victor.

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