chapter 138

I sucked in mouthfuls of air the moment I slammed the backdoor shut. If anything, I was going to need as much air and energy if I was trying to pull off this little stunt of mine successfully. And by successfully I meant without papa, Antonio or any of Alessandro's men finding out. And now, the more I thought about it, the more impossible it sounded.

Please help me, Lord.

“ Sis Isabella….” I whirled around immediately to the direction my name came from. With my heart pounding heavily in my chest, it took me a while to realize it was Leo, who was standing on the other side of the door and peeping through the kitchen. “Are you okay?”

“Yes, yes.” I let out in a high pitched tone. My hand grazed my chest, as I hoped the little gesture would calm my thumping heart. It didn't. “ I'm fine. You just scared me.”

“I'm sorry, I didn't mean to.” I found myself melting at his apology. “I didn't mean to scare you.”

“It's okay.” I mumbled as I was already feeling slightly better. “It's okay…”