Isabella shut her eyes; she was afraid to see Lewis's reaction. Her heart beat wildly, and her fear was very obvious.Lewis chuckled and urged her, "Open your eyes, Isabella."He couldn't believe that Isabella had such an adorable side. He had always considered her a fiery-tempered beauty who was very insensitive and, most of the time, intolerable."No, not until I hear your response," Isabella said, shaking her head and resisting.Lewis stared at her face helplessly. He stepped forward and kissed Isabella's forehead, then stepped back."My love for you, Isabella, will never change. I will always love you now and forever," Lewis replied confidently.That was when Isabella opened her eyes and stared at Lewis. Her heart softened; she didn't expect that after Lewis found out she had been sleeping with the man who was supposed to be her stepfather, he never demeaned her or betrayed her. Rather, his love remained unchanged.Her nose became sore as she emotionally pressed herself into his e
He stopped walking toward the classroom because the principal was coming out of Isabella's classroom with her by his side.He squinted his eyes, clearly unhappy with the principal's delay; he had already sent a message thirty minutes ago for him to make arrangements for them to meet with Isabella.When Isabella saw Lorenzo, she wasn't surprised; she had heard from Lewis that Lorenzo wasn't who they thought he was, so she wasn't shocked to see him."Mr. Lorenzo, please come to my office if you want to talk to her. We don't allow parents in during study hours, but we have made an exception for you," the principal explained, beads of sweat gathering on his forehead as he fidgeted.Lorenzo averted his gaze from Isabella and silently walked toward the principal's office area. The principal exhaled in relief; he was worried that Lorenzo wouldn't listen to him at all.He and Isabella followed behind. After Lorenzo entered the principal's office, the principal invited Isabella in and waited o
Isabella had already seen through Lorenzo's intentions, and it was obvious he was trying to stop her from seeing Lewis."Mom, I won't accept the arrangement," Isabella retorted angrily, standing up and storming off."Isabella!" Laura called out to her, but Isabella didn't even look back or bother to return to the dining table.Laura looked at Lorenzo apologetically and then pleaded, "You don't have to be angry at Isabella. I have raised her poorly; I have never made decisions for her, so she isn't used to such arrangements."Lorenzo nodded with a dark expression, lowering his head and eating quietly. He felt worse at that moment.He hated the thought that he was jealous and was competing with Lewis for Isabella's love and dedication. Thinking about the age disparity made him lose his appetite."I am tired; I want to sleep," he said, then got to his feet and walked away.Laura stared at his receding back and refrained from commenting. After he left, she finished eating and then walked
Never in her wildest dreams did she ever think Lorenzo would one day hurt her, especially by laying a hand on her.Tears rolled down her cheeks; she wasn't only feeling physical pain; her heart was breaking into pieces.Lorenzo realized he had made a wrong move. Driven by jealousy, he didn't even know when he had slapped Isabella.He panicked and said anxiously, "Isabel, I am sorry. I didn't mean to slap you. You know I would never intentionally hurt you."Isabella, who was already crying, retorted weakly, "Can you leave me alone? You belong to my mother and not to me."When Lorenzo heard this, his face darkened. He pulled her hair, and she felt a sharp pain in her scalp. He stared at her coldly and sneered, "Isabella, I don't care what you're thinking. You belong to me, and you will always be mine."Isabella stared at his face while sobbing silently, tears rolling down her cheeks incessantly. Lorenzo let go, and he stared at Isabella, who slumped weakly to the floor.She continued so
When Lewis heard what Isabella said, his eyes lit up with joy."Yes, that is my greatest wish, Isabel: to go on a date with you," Lewis agreed without hesitation, even more excited about it.Isabella smiled at him and replied, "I will call you after school today."The electric bell rang, reminding them that break was over. They returned to their respective classrooms. Isabella did not find Cecilia in the classroom all day, even though she had sent a message to her, but it was never replied to.When school was over, she left the classroom and exited the school compound with Lewis in his car. The moment he drove out of the school grounds, another car sped in. It was Lorenzo's car. He got out and looked around. A man approached him sneakily and said, "Boss, she left the school in the General's son's car. They are planning to go on a date."Lorenzo's facial expression darkened when he heard this.His fists clenched tightly as he pulled out his phone and dialed Isabella's number, but her p
When Isabella saw Lorenzo sitting in a chair while smoking, her heart skipped a beat."Did you fuck him?" Lorenzo grumbled, appearing annoyed and furious.Isabella swallowed the lump of saliva in her throat and answered shakily, "Yes, yes."Lorenzo stood up and walked toward Isabella. He threw the cigarette on the floor and stepped on it, his face creased with so much anger that it terrified her.She swallowed and stared at him, trembling; she was obviously intimidated by Lorenzo.He held her arms and looked straight at her, then yelled, "Where did you fuck him? Was he better than me? Did he make you scream his name? Was he able to make you squirt?"Isabella's face turned pale."I-I..." she stuttered.But Lorenzo roared furiously, "Answer me!"Isabella's heart jolted. She anxiously replied, "You are better than him; he couldn't even last a minute."Lorenzo smirked and looked at her with murderous eyes. He ran his fingers across her face. If it had been before, Isabella would have enjo
Isabella's heart clenched tightly because she knew Lorenzo wasn't just making a threat; he meant every word he had just said.She was so afraid that she couldn't even speak, but then she saw Lorenzo turn around, about to walk away.The thought of being subjected to being a sex tool by two different men she had no feelings for terrified her.Panicking, she called out to Lorenzo, looking flustered. "Dad, please, don't leave me. Please!"Lorenzo didn't look back; he continued walking away.Isabella struggled to her feet and wanted to run after him, but she was suddenly pulled back roughly and stumbled, falling to the floor.Two naked men stroking their dicks looked at her, while smiling evilly."She is very pretty; I would be a happy man entering her tiny butthole," one of them said with a wide grin.Isabella, upon hearing this, was so scared that she quickly stood on her feet and wanted to flee as far as she could.But she was slapped forcefully on the face, causing her to stumble and f
Although Isabella looked so frightened by Lorenzo, she didn't dare agree that she was. She shook her head and said with trembling lips, "No."Lorenzo chuckled and then let go of Isabella. She slumped to the floor because she couldn’t feel her legs due to fear.Looking down at her condescendingly, he said word by word, "You are dirty because other men have touched you. I won't have sex with you. Go and clean yourself, Isabella. Learn how to stay with Lewis. Next time, you won’t just be touched by those men; you will be fucked by more than twenty of them."Having finished speaking, Lorenzo took a large stride toward the door, reached for the doorknob, twisted it, and then walked out of Isabella's room.After he left, Isabella broke down in tears and wept for two hours before she finally fell asleep from exhaustion.She couldn't even get up at dawn the next day. When Laura came back from work, she went straight to Isabella's room.She found Isabella sleeping on the bed, walked over, and
When Lorenzo heard Chris's response, his white beard bristled with anger. He didn’t need a second to realize that Chris had tricked him yet again. The memory of the money he had burned just to ferry someone else's child to London ignited his fury. He slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Motherfucker, what’s your end game?"Chris remained calm, his demeanor unruffled. "I’m just protecting my grandchild, Lorenzo. You can’t expect me to sit back and let you take her away. I’m a grandfather now. Let me go see my baby girl in the hospital, and we can catch up later."A beeping sound came from the phone’s speaker. Lorenzo stared, dazed, confusion etched on his face. He knew Chris well—his talent lay in screwing people over, but lying wasn’t his style. The realization washed over Lorenzo like a cold wave. "She wasn’t pregnant with my child?" he muttered to himself, disbelief creeping in. After all his plotting, he had failed.In a fit of frustration, he grabbed a chair and smashed it a
Tony watched his boss with trepidation, unsure if it was the crushing defeat that had driven him to madness or the realization that he had nothing left to live for.Months slipped by in silence.Then, a piercing cry shattered the stillness from Isabella and Lewis's bedroom. Lewis, filled with anxiety, gently grasped Isabella's hand. "Babe, don’t be scared. I’ll take you to the hospital."Isabella, wracked with pain, tilted her head and bit down on Lewis's shoulder, her frustration spilling over. "It hurts so much!"Lewis gritted his teeth but remained steadfast, calling for help. The housekeeper and a few other staff members rushed in to help Isabella down the stairs.The commotion drew Ben's attention from his deep sleep. Rubbing his eyes, he emerged from his room, bewildered as he saw a crowd around his mother. By the time he fully registered the scene, Isabella had already been carried outside. He sprinted after them, only to find his father circling the car. "Dad, what’s wrong wi
At that moment, Lewis's dad regretted giving him the freedom to choose his own partner."Dad, I promise I won’t let him win," Lewis said, his voice steady and resolute.His father merely nodded, disappointment etched across his face as he waved him off. He felt let down by his only son."I'm sorry, Dad," Lewis said, his tone apologetic. He turned and walked out, getting into his car and heading home.When he arrived, Ben had already finished dinner and gone to bed, leaving only Isabella in the living room, waiting for him."Babe, welcome back," Isabella said, rising to greet him with a kiss on the cheek.Lewis managed a nod, forcing a smile. "Did you eat?" he asked.Isabella shook her head. "Not yet. I was waiting for you.""Alright, let’s have dinner," Lewis replied, heading to the dining table. They ate in silence, the weight of the day lingering in the air.Afterward, they went upstairs to their bedroom. Isabella didn’t pry into where he had been; she could see the exhaustion in hi
Isabella's cheeks flushed with embarrassment as Lewis's expression darkened. He didn't need to dig deeper; it was clear that Lorenzo had orchestrated this group of reporters.“Mrs. Isabella, how do you feel about cheating on your husband and dragging him into this shameful legal battle?”Another question quickly followed, and Isabella clung to Lewis, lowering her head to avoid the cameras flashing around them.The reporters, undeterred, turned their focus to Lewis, who stood protectively beside her. “Mr. Lewis, it’s impressive that you’re willing to stand by your wife. Not everyone would want to be in your position—having to defend her infidelity in court. Are you against divorce, or do you consider yourself a symbol of a ‘simp’?”The insults stung, igniting fury within Lewis, but he fought to keep his composure. Facing the camera, he replied with a sneer, “Stop judging me or my family. Those commenting on our situation need to understand that Isabella and I love each other, and nothi
After Lewis heard Lorenzo’s taunt, his expression darkened. He glared at Lorenzo, his fists clenching tightly until they crackled with tension. If they weren’t in court, he might have lost control.Lorenzo, noticing Lewis’s reaction, sneered in disdain. “Stop trying to scare me. You don’t look intimidating at all. Just give it a rest.”Lewis felt a twitch at the corners of his lips but took a deep breath, snorting coldly in response. “You can say whatever you want outside this courtroom, but know this: I will never let you get close to Isabella or Ben. They will never be yours.”With that, Lewis turned away and strode out, ignoring Lorenzo’s mocking voice behind him. “Stop thinking too highly of yourself; you can’t stop me!”Lewis walked into the courtroom with his entourage, leaving Lorenzo fuming as he followed suit. Lewis shot Lorenzo a cold glance before averting his eyes. They waited in tense silence until the judge finally entered.“All rise!” the clerk announced as the judge too
When Ben heard the question, confusion washed over him. Ever since his parents had picked him up from school, he’d felt an unsettling tension in the air. His face creased with worry as he looked at them, his anxiety palpable. "No, I want to stay with only you and Daddy," he replied, his voice trembling.Isabella, still unsure, pressed on. "Do you like any uncles? The one who usually visits you at school? Do you like him more than Daddy?"Although Ben appreciated the ice cream the uncle often brought, he didn’t like him in person. He pursed his lips, shook his head, and insisted, "I like only you and Daddy, and no one else."Isabella felt a wave of relief wash over her. She had been worried for days, unable to sleep peacefully. Lewis, sensing her tension, remained silent, knowing why she was asking these questions.He gently patted Ben's head and promised, "We will never let anyone take you from us. Don’t be scared."But as soon as Ben heard this, memories of his past kidnapping floode
Lewis exclaimed in frustration, "We still don’t know his true intentions. If he’s after custody of Ben, I think he’ll fail. But if he just wants access, the court will likely grant it."Isabella's expression shifted as she considered the implications. If Lorenzo had regular contact with Ben, he could manipulate him. The thought of the court granting him access filled her with dread, especially given the possibility that he might try to kidnap Ben again."Is there nothing we can do?" Isabella asked anxiously, worry etched on her face.Lewis’s eyes lit up as he replied, "If we can establish a criminal record and present evidence of his past attempts to kidnap Ben and the trauma he caused, the court will likely favor us."Isabella felt a glimmer of hope, but it quickly faded when she realized they had no way of obtaining Lorenzo's criminal records."How do we get his criminal record and evidence of his illegal activities?" she asked, frustration creeping into her voice.Lewis thought for
The court bailiff didn’t linger; after delivering the letter, he left without delay. The atmosphere in the room was thick with tension, and Isabella’s face was etched with worry.When Lewis caught sight of her expression, he tried to reassure her, saying earnestly, “Don’t worry. I won’t let him take Ben. I’ll call my attorney to discuss our chances in this case.”Isabella felt a bit of relief at his words, but the worry didn’t fully dissipate. She fell into his arms and whispered, “Babe, I’m so grateful for you. I don’t know what I would do without you. You’ve brought happiness into my life and made it so much more colorful.”Hearing this, Lewis smiled and gently patted her back. “I’ll always be by your side. No matter what storms we face, I won’t let you go. My love for you is stronger than any challenge that lies ahead.”Isabella’s heart warmed at his words, and she leaned forward to kiss his cheek. Lewis then bent down to kiss her forehead.“Now, I should talk to my attorney,” he r
Lorenzo's face darkened, his eyes blazing with anger. He hadn’t anticipated Chris's interference, which was precisely why he had never factored him into his plans. If he had known Chris would step in, he wouldn’t have acted so recklessly, allowing himself to be outmaneuvered. He gritted his teeth, furious at having underestimated Chris’s duplicitous nature."He is my grandson," Chris replied with an unsettling smile, his tone casual and dismissive.Lorenzo was momentarily taken aback. He hadn't expected such a nonchalant response and stared at Chris, suspicion flickering in his mind. "Chris, stop trying to provoke me. What are you planning to do with Ben? You can't be genuinely nice without an ulterior motive. Are you secretly plotting to kill him later?"Chris blinked in surprise at Lorenzo's wild accusation. He had not expected him to jump to such conclusions."Stop assuming I'm going to harm him. I’m not as ruthless as you; I wouldn’t kill my own blood. Despite being your son, he i