Chapter 23

Later at night, Isabella faced a tense confrontation with her husband, who questioned her whereabouts. "Where were you today, Isabella?" he asked, his tone accusatory, while giving her a scrutinizing look.

Isabella, adopting a questioning tone, responded, "I went out... Am I not allowed to go out?" Her words carried a hint of defiance, challenging her husband's authority.

He shook his head in disappointment. "I've warned you times without number not to interfere in my affairs, and yet you refuse to listen. What if Aunt had seen you outside her future daughter-in-law's house with armed men? What lie could you have come up with?" His voice held a mix of anger and concern.

"Isabella, you never listen!" he continued, his words cutting deep. "Listen here, if you get caught in whatever you're doing or if Stacy gets hurt and Aunt decides to hold you accountable, I won't hesitate to throw you under the bus. We don't have any children, and I can always find someone else to marry keep that in y