Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 492

Isadora poked at the strong arm wrapped around her waist.

"Well, Mr. Fitzgerald, you were pretty harsh with me back then, weren't you?" Victor pressed an apologetic kiss to her pale neck. "I know. I'm sorry."

He hadn't known she was pregnant at the time. All he'd seen was her looking nauseous over dinner with him, and he'd assumed she just found his company unbearable.

Jealousy and anger had surged within him, making him lash out without thinking.

It wasn't until later that he learned the real reason behind her reaction.

Guilt gnawed at him ever since.

As his lips brushed gently against her skin, his warm breath tickled her ear.

Somehow, Isadora's heart melted completely.

They talked idly for a while, conversation flowing and fading, the room wrapped in a tender, languid warmth.

After a bit, Isadora's eyelids grew heavier and heavier.

The nights had been chilly lately. The previous evening, she'd slept alone, and it had taken hours for the sheets to finally warm up.

arms, Victor was like a living furnace-radiating heat, soothing and comforting, coaxing her

shifted to find a comfortable spot and unconsciously drifted

across her cheeks, thick and dark, her

Isadora went to

was in the midst of a major transition. She was also preparing to hand over her position as general manager to a professional

days, her

meetings, she finally had a moment to

in a long time. Isadora hesitated, staring at the screen for a moment before answering. "Mr. Fawcett, is there something you

Fawcett winced inwardly at the

I heard you're planning to hand The Vaughan Group over

was the one who had recommended the executive, so the news didn't surprise

didn't hide the truth. "My pregnancy's progressing, and soon I won't be able to manage everything

caught

good. And if that was the case, perhaps he still

remained warm and polite. "Of course. If you need anything, you know

his voice

clarified, "No pressure, really. There's

event this evening, and

might