CHAPTER 67: SHE IS HIS MOTHER.

CHAPTER 67: SHE IS HIS MOTHER.

"Thank you for bringing me home," Isabella gave Elijah a small smile. He extended his hand and held hers.

"You don't have to be so formal, Isa. How long have we known each other? Besides, what I'm doing is nothing." Elijah returned the smile warmly.

Isabella smiled again and withdrew her hand.

"I know, but I can't stop thinking that… you came here just for me. Your job…"

"Listen," he interrupted her gently and made her look into his eyes.

"Stop thanking me for everything, stop worrying about everything, okay? Isabella, you have to show strength, especially for what's coming. If you keep that attitude, I'm afraid that… even if we present evidence, your ex-husband will wipe the floor with you."

Isabella nodded slowly, although her heart pounded at the thought of facing Sebastián in court.

"Elijah, isn't there a way that… we don't go to court?"

He shook his head.

"No, your husband was very clear in stating that he would seek legal custody of the children, a