She grabbed a bottle of mineral water and, whether intentionally or not, struggled to open it. She nearly used all her strength until the cap finally came off, but her hand slipped, causing the liquid to spill onto the floor, soaking her legs and the bandages wrapped around her ankles. She couldn't get any unluckier. Isabella was on the verge of tears; even a bottle of water was bullying her now. It felt like life was getting unbearable. She was struggling with the wet leg when the doorbell rang at that exact moment. Isabella instinctively thought it might be Olivia returning, so she bounced over to open the door. However, what met her eyes was a handsome man. "Andrew?" Isabella stared at him, wide-eyed, looking baffled. It takes over two hours to fly from Ithaca town to New York; Superman couldn't make it that fast. She instinctively thought she might be hallucinating and rubbed her eyes forcefully with her hand. Andrew's blue eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and amusemen
Luke's expression darkened slightly, the brightness in his eyes dimming noticeably. They both knew what Mrs. Miller giving Isabella the white jade bracelet meant—it wasn't just a simple gift; it was akin to an engagement token.Returning the bracelet would equate to rejecting the proposal.Luke unconsciously tightened his grip, trying to sound calm as he asked, "You don't like the bracelet?""It's too valuable, it wouldn't be appropriate for me to accept," she replied."What do you find inappropriate about it?" He raised his gaze, looking directly into her eyes, a question veiled in double meaning.Isabella paused slightly, not expecting Luke to be so persistent.She had been speaking delicately, not wanting to hurt each other's feelings. However, with Luke pressing, she had no choice but to be frank."I'm not the right match for you," she said with a slight sigh in her tone."I don't feel that way," Luke replied, his gaze upon Isabella holding a hint of fervor.Luke was born into pri
For David, watching a cooked duck fly away felt as painful as if his heart had been gouged out. Originally, both families were preparing for an alliance, and Logan had always been courteous to him. David was planning to have Logan support him further, but his attitude suddenly changed. David took the initiative to suggest that Luke and Isabella should get engaged first, but Logan didn't respond positively. He even hinted indirectly to return the white jade bracelet himself. At that moment, David couldn't figure out where things had gone wrong and could only stew in his frustration. He returned home feeling stifled, sat on the couch, and remained silent with a cold expression. Charlotte was adept at reading the signs and sensed his bad mood. She didn't dare to say much and carefully placed a cup of tea in front of him, gently massaging his shoulders. Her massage techniques were learned from a professional masseuse, and although David remained silent with his eyes closed, his comp
Emily freshened up her makeup. Charlotte saw her off at the door, and before she could catch a breath, Victoria returned home in tears. Victoria was a tough-minded person with a gentle appearance, rarely shedding tears unless for acting. Charlotte was surprised to see the moisture in her eyes. "Victoria, what happened?" she asked, concerned. After wiping her tears, Victoria asked Charlotte to find the white jade bracelet Mrs. Miller had given to Isabella so she could return it. "Is the engagement with the Miller family really off?" Charlotte asked persistently. Victoria shook her head with a bitter expression. None of the recent projects proposed by the Mitchell family got approved. The Miller family offered no face, indicating a lack of interest in the engagement. Caleb's construction company had to halt several projects, and the impact on the company was significant. He was in a bad mood, blaming Victoria for mismanagement. He didn't explode at Victoria, but his cold demeano
"Um..." Olivia was about to ask, but Isabella didn't give her the chance at all."What 'um' are you talking about? I'll be back; I need to use the restroom." Isabella tossed her suitcase to Olivia and walked toward the direction of the restroom, clicking her heels.Standing at the restroom door, she held her phone in her left hand and inexplicably dialed Andrew's number.She didn't know why, but right now, she really wanted to hear his voice.After a few rings, the call was answered, and Andrew's deep, appealing voice came through. "Isabella?""Yeah," Isabella responded in a subdued tone, her voice slightly nasal.He sensitively detected something amiss in her voice and instinctively furrowed his brow. "What happened?"In his eyes, Isabella was a troublemaker, always capable of stirring up trouble anytime, anywhere.She sniffed, a bit annoyed. Couldn't she call him without something being wrong?"Nothing, I just suddenly missed you a bit," she replied."Well, then keep missing me," An
Andrew flinched slightly, feeling somewhat annoyed. Sometimes, when a person fabricates a lie, they need countless other lies to cover it up. That statement was indeed true.He was racking his brains, trying to figure out how to explain why a painting worth millions was hanging in his room when he saw Isabella reach out and touch the canvas, saying casually, "The imitation techniques nowadays are really good; replicas look exactly like the original.""..." He was momentarily taken aback, then chuckled softly.Extending his arm, he gently pulled Isabella into his embrace.She leaned against his sturdy chest. He lowered his head slightly, his warm breath falling on her snow-white bare neck, causing Isabella's body to tremble uncontrollably.At that moment, he truly wanted to mark her. As a possessive werewolf, he believed his self-control was strong enough."What do you want to eat tonight?" he softly inquired.Feeling uncomfortable being held by him, Isabella glanced down and saw his a
When the waiter asked how they wanted their steaks, Isabella chimed in first, "Cooked, both portions are the same."Andrew: "…""Eating undercooked meat can upset your stomach," Isabella stated seriously.Then, the waiter brought two very well-done steaks. Andrew felt like they lacked the proper texture, so he barely touched his.Isabella also left most of her steak. She didn't have many expectations regarding texture but found the meat a bit tough to chew.Despite the disappointing steaks, the durian pizza suited her taste. She almost finished a 12-inch pizza by herself, feeling quite full.After eating the pizza, she had a bowl of pudding and drank a glass of orange juice. Feeling completely stuffed, she sat in the car, still burping from the fullness.Andrew drove her back, but suddenly, the car stalled in the middle of the road and couldn't restart.It was probably the first time he faced such an embarrassing situation. He called the driver with a serious face, "The car stalled on
One year on Isabella's birthday, Eleanor custom-made a hairpin from the gemstones of a ruby necklace she brought with her as dowry. Mrs. Ada made a fuss about it, and in the end, Eleanor ended up buying a ruby necklace for Aria with her own money. Eleanor often cried due to Mrs. Ada and her granddaughter's unreasonable demands and insatiable desires. David, being overly filial, didn't side with Eleanor. Later, Eleanor divorced David, and Charlotte married into the family. Charlotte was a shrewd woman. She persuaded Mrs. Ada to send Aria abroad to study. Although Mrs. Ada had limited experience, she agreed to let her granddaughter study abroad, but she insisted on accompanying her, worried about leaving her alone in a foreign country. After Charlotte arranged their departure, Mrs. Ada and Aria happily went overseas. After their departure, Charlotte managed the household alone. Now, with Mrs. Ada and Aria back, Isabella expected that life might become difficult. Isabella felt ther