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
With Isaiah's assurance, Isabella felt at ease. She knew Isaiah's capabilities well, and when he made a promise, he had a 100% success rate. Just as Isabella had expected, Isaiah had already discovered the reasons behind Luther's behavior by Friday evening.Inside their hotel suite, Isabella looked at Isaiah, who had called her over but was not saying anything. Puzzled, she asked, "Didn't you find out? What's the reason?""Take a guess," Isaiah replied.Isabella was confused. "Stop playing games.""There are three reasons. The first reason is that he came to Nexuria to see you, and you were playing a game with Jojo and Nick. He saw you then," Isaiah said, ticking them off one by one. Isabella racked her brain but eventually gave up. They had played games together countless times, and it was hard to recall which specific instance he meant."Wait!" Isabella seemed to have a moment of clarity. She guessed, "Could it be the time we played a murder mystery game where Jojo and I g
Once Isabella shattered that carefully controlled wall within him, everything would become unpredictable."What do you think of Luther as a person?" Isabella asked suddenly.Isaiah hesitated for a moment and then replied, "He's a good guy."Isabella was surprised. "A good guy?"Isaiah nodded in agreement. Initially, he strongly disapproved of Isabella being with Luther. However, after learning about Luther's condition and the reasons behind his disappearance, he realized Luther had a kind heart. He did not take advantage of Isabella's feelings and was focused on controlling his emotions, ensuring he did not hurt her.Isabella was focused on one thing. "So, if I choose to be with him, you won't object?"Isaiah observed her briefly before saying, "I will."Isabella was perplexed. "But you said he's a good guy."Well, I would object to you being with him from Luther's perspective. To you, it might seem like it's just a matter of being together or not, but for Luther, it's the diff
"Got it. Don't worry," Isabella said with a smile, feeling relatively relaxed.Isaiah did not respond. There was no way he could truly relax until there was a positive resolution for both of them.After their conversation, Isabella left to meet Luther. She had about an hour to spare before Luther finished work, so she took the time to decorate Luther's home. She rearranged his room and set up a candlelit dinner. This was her last formal attempt to win Luther over, the final step in her pursuit.Luther, who often traveled for work and had a busy schedule, had installed surveillance in his living room. He could see Isabella bustling around, and it pained him. They could continue their distant, separate lives, but it seemed that he had to completely ruin their relationship. Luther did not want her to see that side of him."Mr. Brooks?" Roderick tried to get his attention, calling him several times. "Mr. Brooks!"Luther slowly snapped back to reality, his voice somewhat hoarse. "W
Roderick nodded and replied, "Yes, Mr. Brooks." Luther did not say much and entered the apartment. As he closed the door, Isabella heard him and hurriedly ran over with a beaming smile."Come and have dinner.""Isabella..." Luther suddenly did not know what to say."Let's eat first. This is specially prepared by the chef," Isabella responded naturally as if it were just an ordinary day. Luther changed his shoes and walked over, still staying quiet as he looked at the delicious spread on the table. Isabella led him to wash his hands. After everything was ready, they sat down to eat."This is delicious." Isabella said as she served him a few dishes, "And this one too."Luther's gaze gradually darkened. Isabella noticed he was not eating and looked at him in confusion, asking, "Why aren't you eating? I remember these are your favorites." "Isaiah came to see me," Luther responded.He had no appetite, feeling overwhelmed by his troubled thoughts. Without self-control, he would