Seventy one

ISABELLE'S POV..

“ It is my responsibility to take care of you else Kristen is going to have my head.” Stefan playfully said and I forced a chuckle.

“ I'm fine, okay? You don't have to worry about me.” I mumbled while eating my meal.

My mind was occupied and I Kept seeing a particular scene play out all over and over again in my head.

“ I don't look fine.. it's okay to cry sometimes you know? We shouldn't keep everything bottled up. You can't fool me, Izzy.” Stefan frowned Slightly as he stared at me intensely but I really wasn't ready to talk about it.

“ I'm fine, truly..” I forced a smile and began eating with my head hung low. He decided not to ask anymore.

“ You need to take care of your body first.. Kristen will be unhappy if he finds out you were malnourished.” He advised and I heaved a sigh.

“ How's the MRI scan?” I Decided to ask even though I felt anxious.

“ Well it came back clean.. Fortunately there were no abnormalities in his brain. He's going to be okay.” He assured me a