Chapter 56

Isabella's P.O.V

When I stood up angrily, Ethan also stood with me. He slowly wrapped his hand around my waist quietly without a word and I began to calm down. It was like magic the way Ethan did it .

It was really a wonder to note that even without saying a word, Ethan had the power to calm my raging temper, his touch a healing and soothing balm to my aching nerves. I took a deep breath and returned to my seat.

"Can I at least talk?" My father asked.

As a matter of fact, I didn't want to hear anything he had to say and I already made up my mind that I would never pay heed to whatever they had to say but I found myself nodding when he asked.

"We've been unfair to you Isabella." My father spoke. "I personally am ashamed of myself considering the way I treated you. I can't ask and expect you to pardon me immediately but I ask that at least you should find it in your heart to forgive your mother."

"And why so? Because she's goody two shoes?" I snapped again.

"Because she's been worried