Leaving might be for the best. Nevertheless, he would be lying if he said he did not want Isabella to be with him, fearing he might hurt her. Yet, when she silently departed, he felt a sense of reluctance.Undoubtedly, this was what he had wanted.In the midst of mixed emotions, Luther entered the meeting room just as he always had, discussing company matters with the top executives. He displayed no loss of composure and did not reveal even the slightest hint of emotion.At two in the afternoon, Isabella arrived at the place she shared with Isaiah. When she found out he had gone to work at the company, she immediately headed for his study. Given her knowledge of Isaiah's habits, he would always conduct his research or work in the study.However, just as if he had foreseen her actions, Isaiah had changed the password to the study. Isabella thought of ways to enter the room, but Isaiah promptly messaged her.[Isaiah: Don't think about looking at the files and then leaving. I've ch
"If you want me to stop liking him, you'll have to give me reasons why. What did you find out?" Isabella responded calmly. She knew her family always relied on reasoning and logic.Isaiah was clearly reluctant to share. It was as if he knew that once Isabella found out, she would not let it go.Isabella, patient as ever, continued eating, waiting for his response."You don't need to know," Isaiah finally said.Isabella set down her utensil, already feeling quite full. "Well, then I'll go back to Jiverton. Goodbye.""You can't go.""Why?""Just because.""First, I thought Luther was the most stubborn person in the world, obviously liking me but refusing to admit it. But now I see you're just as stubborn as him." Isabella said, always speaking kindly to her family.Isaiah had no response to that."It was you who told me to come back, so I did. But now that I'm back, you won't tell me anything. I'm leaving, and you can't stop me," Isabella explained."I'll tell you, but you can
Isabella took the file from him and clicked her tongue twice. If she had known that the answers were readily available on the coffee table, she would have found a way to pick the lock and get in without having to see him.While Isabella read through it, Isaiah briefly commented, "So, Luther has serious control and possessiveness issues, with you as his target. It's just that he managed to control himself for some reason."Isabella simply replied, "That's good that he can control it."Isaiah added, "Keep reading."According to the cases Isaiah had studied, Luther's possessiveness and control over Isabella far exceeded what was considered normal. Right now, he could use his willpower to contain these tendencies. However, once they were together, those suppressed emotions could no longer be hidden. It was a matter of having something within his grasp and then refusing to let go.In other words, Isabella's freedom might be at stake."I think it's not that bad. His psychological con
"Not telling them is going to make them worry even more," Isaiah said, holding his phone.Isabella gave it some thought, finding that Isaiah did make sense. She bit her lip and rephrased her request, "Well, if Mom and Dad don't agree, will you support my decision?"Isaiah was puzzled.Was his disagreement not obvious?Nonetheless, Isabella wanted to ensure she had some backing if her parents disagreed. "I know you may disagree, but if you don't support me, the chances of them accepting it will be even lower. I'm sure you don't want to see me sad, right?"With Isaiah on her side, her parents might think it was a generational gap issue, making the situation more manageable.Firmly holding his stance, Isaiah replied, "Tell them yourself."This was a life-changing decision for Isabella, and he could not take it lightly."Wait!" Isabella suddenly intervened.Isaiah had hung up before the call connected, displaying his enduring affection for her. Isabella approached him, trying to
Isabella was aware of his concerns and did not resist, saying, "Alright."After their discussion, the study fell silent. Worries consumed Isaiah's mind, and he dreaded the thought of Isabella getting hurt by Luther. However, he also realized that denying her request would leave her frustrated."Come with me to the backyard," Isaiah suddenly spoke.As they stood up and went downstairs, Isabella asked, "What are we doing?"Isaiah did not respond to her.After a while, they arrived in the backyard. It was now dark outside, but thanks to the outdoor lights, the surroundings were well-lit."Fight me. If you can hold your own for ten minutes, I'll temporarily ease my worries about you spending a week with him," Isaiah said directly, his stern expression reflecting his mood.Isabella swiftly declined, without hesitation, "No, I won't."The strength difference between a man and a woman was significant. She was not sure she could even last for five minutes, let alone ten."I'm a lady a
After everything was settled, Isaiah went to Jiverton with Isabella. He chose to stay in a hotel rather than with Joshua, and Isabella had no objections.Upon returning to Jiverton, Isabella immediately visited Luther's doctor to understand the situation. After gathering all the information and potential issues, she started thinking about how to approach the conversation with Luther.In the blink of an eye, it was Thursday. Isaiah arranged to meet with Luther after his work hours. Luther was somewhat surprised when he saw Isaiah."A quick chat?" Isaiah asked.Luther, a man of few words, simply said, "Get in the car."Isaiah did not say much and got into the car. The drive was eerily quiet, with only the faint noise of tires against the road filling the space. Even Roderick, who was driving, was sweating slightly, feeling the tension in the car and thinking they were about to break into a fight at any time.The atmosphere was so thick you could almost cut it with a knife. Thankf
Luther did not just like Isabella; he also wanted to possess her. He wished for Isabella to stay by his side forever, with him being her sole focus."If you like her, why not try to get better?" This was the question that puzzled Isaiah the most. "You rarely seek medical advice. When you do, it's almost only when your condition becomes severe, and you don't follow the doctor's recommended staged treatment."A simple question stunned Luther. Why? Well, he never thought he could truly have her. He always believed someone else would be more suitable for her, someone as bright and warm as she was. Yet, his selfish desire to possess her battled with the belief that she should only belong to him.These clashing emotions led to the situation they were in. He wanted her but kept her at arm's length."I've selfishly thought about not letting her come here," Isaiah admitted. As men, they needed to confront their problems head-on. "But she's the type who won't give up until she reaches
"I don't know. I'm going out for a bit and won't be back tonight," Isabella responded nonchalantly, displaying little interest in these matters and being unclear about Isaiah's exact intentions for coming to Jiverton.Joshua simply nodded.Around ten in the evening, Isabella went to the hotel where Isaiah was staying. Her first question upon seeing him was whether he had indeed met with Luther.Isaiah hid nothing. "Yes.""But didn't we agree that you wouldn't meet him?" Isabella inquired, puzzled."We agreed that I wouldn't interfere in your relationship, but that doesn't mean I can't meet him," Isaiah clarified,Isabella wanted to argue but soon realized that he was right. She took a few steps into the room, sat on the living room sofa, and asked, "So why did you meet with him?""I wanted him to face his issues and actively seek treatment. I wanted to emphasize your feelings for him once more," Isaiah explained as he handed her a glass of juice."How did he react?" Isabella