Luther was taken aback.What did she mean by that? "They say the picture I posted on social media was fake, claiming you haven't shown your face and that I intentionally posted a photo just to make them think I'm not single. Don't you plan to prove them otherwise?" Isabella spoke earnestly, a mix of truth and exaggeration.That was something Luther had not anticipated. Typically, after Isabella posted on her social media, her friends should have just felt a bit envious.After all, a fantastic girl like her was dating someone like him..."You refuse to show your face, and you won't use your official account to announce that we're together. Are you keeping other options open, afraid they'll run away once our relationship is public?" Isabella accused him.Luther gently rubbed her head, asking, "What are you even talking about?""Will you help me prove I have a boyfriend?" Isabella redirected the conversation back to its core.Luther pursed his lips. After careful consideration, h
If the doctor had known Luther's current situation, they would surely have been shocked. Considering what was known about him before, Luther seemed like someone who wanted Isabella all to himself. He did not like to share anything about Isabella with anyone else and could not bear the thought of her being with someone other than himself.However, Luther had changed.The more Isabella loved him, the more he reminded himself not to cause her any harm. Over time, he willingly did the things he used to force himself to do.As they were reaching their destination, Isabella called out, "Luther."Luther's emotions were everywhere as he let his mind run wild about what would happen and the people they were meeting. Calming himself slightly, he asked, "What's wrong?" "When we go in later, you must take the initiative to hold my hand. Don't let go of it except when we're eating," Isabella informed him.Luther stayed silent."Did you hear me?" Isabella prompted."Okay," he agreed."And
These two rascals were so unreliable! They were supposed to stick to the plan, but it seemed like they changed their mind! "Don't be angry; I'll introduce you to someone good-looking when I find one. You've known each other forever, but you still had to pursue him instead of the other way around. Seems like Luther isn't that into you," Annie said, winking at Isabella."Right?" Annie glanced at Luther as she asked this.Isabella answered on Luther's behalf and explained, "Not true. He has liked me since we were young."Luther stared at Isabella. Annie pushed, "If he liked you then, why didn't he confess? There's no need to lie to us." "She's not lying. I have liked her since we were young," Luther chimed in, delivering his longest sentence since arriving.Isabella was stunned, and even Nick was caught by surprise.Only Annie, trying to make Luther more honest about his feelings, continued to stir things up. "There's no need to defend her. If you really liked her, how co
Annie asked straightforwardly, "What will you do if someone better pursues Isabella in the future? Will you let her go, or will you hold onto her tightly?""Annie," Isabella reminded again.Annie glanced at her, trying to say, 'He needs to answer this sooner or later.' Isabella looked at her, replying, 'But not today.'If Isabella had known Annie would ask such questions, she would have prepared in advance and not let Luther feel caught off guard. She genuinely worried that Luther might feel pressured by her friend.Watching Isabella's protective stance, Annie felt a bit frustrated. This usually intelligent and witty person seemed to transform entirely when in love."I won't let go, unless she wants to leave me," Luther answered as he tightened his grip on Isabella's hand."And if she wants to leave you, will you let her?" Annie asked again. "I won't want to leave. I just want to be with him," Isabella said, signaling Annie to stop.Seeing her like this, Annie did not pres
"I understand," Luther replied."I hope your love for her is sincere." Nick glanced at the spot where Isabella had been sitting earlier, continuing, "She may seem carefree, but in reality, she's very delicate. If you lose her due to some reason or someone, she might never recover."Tatiana had said the same thing before, and Luther also realized that Isabella would always appear happy when she met him. Yet, he realized that no one could be happy all the time."As her friend, I hope you treat her well," Nick sincerely said.The previous statement was something Isabella had coached him to say, but that came straight from his heart. Luther nodded in response. He suddenly felt that it was okay for Isabella to continue hanging out with Nick. After all, Nick had no ulterior motives and genuinely cared for Isabella. Hence, Luther harbored no ill will toward him. Luther could not help but wonder if maybe he should restrain himself a bit more and let Isabella return to Nexuria to enjoy
"His looks?" Annie asked with confusion."Am I that shallow? I'm talking about behavior and mindset," Isabella retorted, and she elaborated on Luther's qualities that resonated with her."Tell me more," Annie encouraged."This goes back to our childhood. He's reserved in character. Even when he does something good for me, he won't say it. He'd rather be misunderstood than explain," Isabella replied as she reminisced about the past. "You fancy this about him?" Annie was puzzled."It's not that I fancy that about him; I just feel he's a very sincere person. I can completely trust him when I'm with him," Isabella spoke from her intuition, her gaze softening.She had encountered quite a few people in her social circle. Some appeared gentlemanly but played around. People like Luther, who maintained their integrity and were genuinely sincere, were rare."Do you even know what sincerity is? How is he sincere when he didn't even confess his feelings despite liking you?" Annie looked at
Nick and Luther had already drunk several rounds together. Seeing Luther's cheeks were slightly flushed, Isabella advised, "No more.""He has to! Luther needs to practice his drinking. Take it as practice for your wedding day!" Nick said seriously, though with a hint of playfulness.Isabella and Annie were at a loss for words."Otherwise, is he going to drink halfway and pass out?" Nick deliberately teased.Luther lifted his glass and patted Isabella's hand with his other hand. He assured her, "He's right; I should practice."Luther knew that marriage was the most important event in a girl's life, and he could not afford to mess up at that time. Thus, he had to drink."What's there to practice?" Isabella did not care about that at all and argued, "Just switch your wine to water when the time comes.""No, that won't do. Marriage is such an important matter, so how can you do that?"Nick was determined to get Luther drunk. "Right, Luther?""Mmhmm..." Luther agreed in a melodic
"You're my boyfriend. How could I possibly laugh at you? I just think the current you is kinda cute," Isabella continued driving, He was so cute that she felt like stopping the car to ruffle his hair and kiss him.Luther frowned and blurted out, "I'm not cute."Isabella raised an eyebrow. Luther, now thoroughly intoxicated, revealed his true self completely to Isabella. He pouted, "I'm your boyfriend, your future husband... You can't describe me as cute.""Well, can I praise you for being handsome then?""Mmhmm!"Looking at the childlike Luther, Isabella's heart softened completely. With a gentle smile on her lips, she accelerated, heading home. By the time they arrived, it was already past ten.Isabella placed Luther on the sofa and went to prepare a hangover drink. However, when she brought it over for him to drink, Luther sat there in a daze and shook his head with slightly flushed cheeks. "I don't want to drink that.""You have to drink it. Otherwise, you'll get a head