Chapter 13

Author's POV

The soft glow of candlelight flickered in the dimly lit room, casting shadows on the walls. The scent of fresh jasmine lingered in the air. Isabella was feeling nervous, they are staying at David's parents' house tonight. Tomorrow, they will shift to their wedding house . Both their parents gifted them a new villa.

She had to share a room with David. He assured her that she could have her separate room in their new home. But for tonight, she had to share a room with him . They have to act like a happy couple in front of their families.

Outside, the faint sounds of laughter and music faded, leaving behind an unsettling stillness.

Isabella stood by the window, staring out into the night, her reflection blurred by the glass. The stars twinkled like distant memories, reminding her of a life that felt just out of reach. She could still hear the echoes of the vows exchanged earlier that evening—vows she had not willingly made. Her heart ached with the weight of the unwanted