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Chapter 48: Broken Trust
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Isabella's standing in front of the huge entrance of the Villanueva's mansion. Her eyes scanning for any sign of Mateo. "I need to see him. I need to talk to Mateo and see my daughter. It’s been too long," Isabella says firmly while hoping to see anyone coming out from the mansion, until there's a car stopped by the mansion gates and she recognizes it. It's, Nicholas who's now carrying gifts intended for Mateo's mother, his expression changed from surprise to annoyance upon spotting Isabella. "Look who’s decided to come back from the dead," he said plainly. Isabella feel a little hope when she saw him. "Nicholas! I am glad that you are here. Please help me," she said softly with her hands clasped in front of her, yet Nicholas doesn’t move an inch from his spot. "Mateo’s on his honeymoon, and you’re not welcome here. Move on, Isabella," Nicholas said flatly."W-What? Nicholas, please... I need to see them, they must know the truth! I didn't leave them, I got kidnapped. Please..."
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