Chapter 61
After a moment, Isabella forced out a raspy voice, her eyes fixed on Logan as she said, Logan, did you really come all the way here just to call me out?
“So what exactly do you want me to confess to? Why don’t you just spit it out?”
With that, Isabella put on her best wounded look and headed for the door, swinging it open.
Logan watched her, not bothering to step closer. His voice was icy as he said, “Isabella, are you really not going to talk? If ! dig up the truth, I’ll just hand the evidence over. You know better than anyone where you were yesterday,
As soon as Logan said that, Isabella’s expression shifted in an instant.
She thought she’d covered her tracks perfectly, even slipping the rental car company some cash to keep quiet. But with just one sentence from Logan, her confidence crumbled.
Seeing that Isabella still refused to admit anything, Logan’s voice dropped cold and heavy, “Suit yourself, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.” With that, he turned on his heel to leave.
Isabella’s heart raced as she saw him about to walk out. She called out urgently, “Wait.”
Her eyes were already brimming with tears as she said, “I went to Zrand yesterday, Logan. Is that what you’re getting at? Yeah, I was stalking Eliana there.
“Don’t you think Eliana and Nathan have been way too close lately? I knew Nathan was heading to Zrand, so I deliberately went after them.
“I followed Eliana the whole way. I just wanted to see if she was cheating on you. Logan, you two aren’t even divorced yet, right?
“It’s just the cooling–off period, you’re still technically married. I just can’t stand seeing her do something that would hurt
you.
“Before I went, I kept hoping I was just being paranoid, that maybe it was all just a coincidence. But I never thought she’d actually go with Nathan.
“When I saw them walking down the street, holding hands like it was nothing, I seriously lost it. I was so mad, I could barely think straight.
“And you probably already know what happened next. When I tried to test him, Nathan just dropped the act and straight–up pulled Eliana into his arms,” Isabella said, her voice trembling.
“Logan, I know there’s no future for us. Whatever the reason, I was the one who let go first. That’s on me, and I’ve got no right to feel sorry for myself.
“But I love you. Five years ago, I would’ve died for you. Even now, I’d do anything. I can’t stand watching Eliana hurt she ever stabs you in the back, I’ll make sure she regrets it,” she added.
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Isabella forced a bitter smile, looking straight at Logan. “Alright, I’ve said everything I needed to. If you want to turn me in, just do it. I’m willing to accept whatever you decide, and I won’t hold it against you.”
After she put it all out there like that, Logan couldn’t bring himself to actually go through with it.
Seeing her cry as she mentioned what happened five years ago, Logan couldn’t help but remember how she’d once risked everything to save him.
Maybe it wasn’t the right thing to do, but at the end of the day, she’d done it all for him.
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Hearing that. Isabella knew she’d gotten through to him. Her eye lu up with relief as she padded quickly. “Okay, I promise. I won’t do anything reckless like that again.
“I know I messed up this time. I won’t let it happen again, Logare Thanks for giving me another shot. Ever since I came back to the country, I just haven’t felt right inside.
“Watching you care so much about Eliana just kills me inside. I know I’m the one who let you slip away, so there’s no one else to blame but me.
Honestly, I’ve been kind of a mess lately, and I nearly did something really stupid. But I get it now, Logan, I won’t let anything like that happen again,” Isabella said, her voice firm.
Logan’s heart twisted with a storm of emotions. Thinking about how Eliana and Nathan’s relationship was so unclear, while Isabella had done everything for him, only made him feel worse about everything.
And here he was, coming to confront Isabella because of Eliana. Logan felt a heavy, suffocating weight in his chest, but he ended up comforting her.
As soon as Logan left, Isabella wiped away her tears and a sly smile spread across her face.
She knew Logan inside out. Getting him right where she wanted was almost second nature. After playing Logan like a fiddle, her next target was Hannah.
Isabella unwrapped the package with care, took out the jewelry box, and peeked inside.
After inspecting the necklace, she pulled out the photos and scrutinized them, double–checking for any discrepancies.
Satisfied, she sent a quick text to her friend overseas, throwing in some praise. Then, she made her way straight to the Eliot Mansion.
When Hannah heard Isabella was coming over with a gift, she could barely contain her excitement and quickly had someone bring her in.
As soon as Isabella walked in, Hannah hurried over to greet her.
“Hannah, look what I brought you,” Isabella said, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, hoping to please her.
Hannah’s eyes lit up with pride and affection. “You really are something, Isabella. All the love I’ve given you was totally worth
it.”
With that, she quickly took the jewelry box from Isabella, set it down on the table, and carefully opened it.
As soon as she saw the sparkling jewelry, Hannah’s face broke into a huge smile. “Wow, this is gorgeous. It looks exactly like the photos. Isabella, come here and help me put it on.”
Isabella quickly agreed, took out the jewelry, and carefully helped Hannah put it on.
Once it was on, Isabella hurried over with a mirror and held it up for Hannah. “You look amazing, Hannah. This jewelry was made for you. If you wear this out, all your girlfriends are going to be so jealous.”
Isabella’s words hit the mark, and Hannah’s face lit up with a big smile. She gently took Isabella’s hand and said, “Tell me, what do you want? I’ll buy it for you.”
