Chapter 709

Brittany had no idea that Isaac had shown up and brought Daniel home.

Isaac had followed them discreetly, stopping outside the gated community. He didn’t dare to go in, fearing that he would have disturbed the peace.

He feared even more that Brittany would have rejected him again.

He got out of his car and walked to a nearby convenience store to buy a pack of cigarettes. He rarely smoked, but over the years, he had picked up the habit to numb his senses.

With a flick of his lighter, he lit the cigarette in his hand. He took a deep drag. His eyes were filled with confusion that slowly morphed into a look of regret.

Joie had spent the afternoon with the elderly lady, Grace, who had invited her to join in for dinner.

Joie readily agreed, asking, “Where’s Isaac?”

Not seeing Isaac around made Joie slightly uneasy.

Emily, bringing a cup of coffee, responded, “He’s gone out. He mentioned something about visiting the young master.”

The young master referred to Daniel.

briefly flashed across Joie’s face. She found Brittany’s son as

a sigh of relief. “He’s been cooped up at home for a

have developed some sort of

recent events, which elicited a sigh from Grace. “Don’t get involved in

in Imperial City knew that Isaac had been ousted from

was Grace implying that Isaac was the one at fault?

story? It was Brittany who harmed (saac. How could you say that Isaac

outsiders; we don’t have a say

her soup, lost her appetite, and excused herself from the

you didn’t eat much tonight. Would you like me to prepare a late-night snack for

“No need.”

bedroom, Emily helped Grace take a bath. Grace then dressed and settled into a rocking chair on the balcony. “Ma’am, Miss Joie is still here. Should

alone downstairs like this. The situation was rather unexpected.

“You ask her.”

very well whether Joie was genuinely busy or merely pretending. She just didn’t

She approached her. “Miss Joie, the lady asks if you need a driver to take

“Sure.”

chance to even exchange a few words, there was no reason to stay any longer.

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