CHAPTER 88: GIFT FOR WHOM?

CHAPTER 88: GIFT FOR WHOM?

Lucy was finishing inflating the last balloon while Isabella grabbed another. They were in the living room decorated with bright colors and balloons everywhere. Nicholas, the little one, was in another room, excited about the party.

"So you're going to talk to him," she said, trying to sound casual.

Isabella sighed deeply, feeling a knot in her stomach. The pressure in her chest increased every time she thought about facing Sebastián. Her thoughts were a whirlwind of conflicting emotions: love, pain, and a hint of hope.

"I have no other choice," she responded. "Our companies are linked, and if he's a bit smart, he'll agree to rescind and separate them."

Lucy watched her friend with concern. She knew Isabella well enough to know that this whole situation was affecting her more than she let on. She approached and took her by the shoulders.

"Isabella... Why don't you try giving him a chance?" she suggested.

Isabella looked at her in astonishment and touched her