Third Person's POV:Isabel stood frozen, her eyes widening as she found Mason standing right in front of her. Jeremy, on the other hand, seemed indifferent, refusing to release his embrace on Isabel, completely disregarding Mason's presence. This only fueled Mason's anger, and he couldn't hold himself back any longer. Determined, he walked straight toward them, ready to free Isabel from Jeremy's hold."Let her go, Jeremy," Mason demanded, his voice laced with a mixture of frustration and concern. Gently, he pulled Isabel towards him, causing her to collide with his chest.Caught off guard by the sudden turn of events, Isabel struggled to believe that this was actually happening. She could feel Mason's rapid heartbeat against her, confirming the reality of the moment, yet a sense of haziness lingered. Being held so closely by him left her torn between disbelief and a longing she had buried deep within."I was helping her, Mason. Why are you acting so possessive like a child?" Jeremy re
Third Person's POV:1 month later....Mason was getting ready for office when a maid entered his room holding a package. She left it there and informed him about a mail that had arrived for him earlier that morning.With curiosity, he opened the mail and was shocked to find divorce papers inside, already signed by Isabel in all the required places. His hands trembled as he held the papers, finding it difficult to accept that this was actually happening. He had done everything he could since one month to earn Isabel's forgiveness, but it seemed futile now.Despite Isabel's repeated rejection of his apologies, he had persistently pursued her every day. Mason understood that he had made an unforgivable mistake, and he was willing to spend the rest of his life trying to earn her apology. However, he never expected her to suddenly take such a drastic step without any warning.Mason didn't know how to deal with the divorce papers. He couldn't bring himself to sign them in his right mind. He
Third Person's POV:As Mason requested Nina, she went to meet with Isabel and asked her to pay a visit to grandmother, who was eagerly longing to see Isabel once again. Aware that mentioning Mason's involvement would only lead to Isabel's immediate refusal, Nina kept quiet about him.Although Isabel had been wanting to visit her grandmother for quite some time after her recovery, she had little concern for Mason. Having already divorced him, she felt completely detached from him, caring not whether he would be present at home or not.Upon arrival, Isabel headed straight to her grandmother's room, never crossing paths with Mason along the way. However, as she stood outside the door, hesitations flooded her mind, reminding her of their unpleasant past encounters. Above all, she questioned whether her presence would bring joy to her grandmother or stir up old wounds once again."It's alright, Isabel. Go inside. She's been waiting for you," reassured Nina, sensing Isabel's apprehension. H
Third Person's POV: Mason's grip on her wrist loosened slightly, but he still held onto her, his voice taking on a softer tone, laced with a touch of vulnerability. "Rather than sending those foolish divorce papers, Isabel, perhaps you could give me another chance."Isabel found it difficult to take him seriously. Divorce had seemed like his ultimate desire throughout their marriage, and now he appeared devastated at the thought of it. She swiftly pulled her wrists from his grasp and attempted to walk away, but Mason halted her once more."Please, Isabel, just listen to me. We need you in our lives. My family needs you, and I need you too. Your absence has suffocated me and thrown my mind into disarray. Please come back. Allow me one final opportunity to make things right," Mason pleaded earnestly, his words pouring from the depths of his heart, desperately hoping for her to reconsider.However, the more his sadness enveloped him, the more Isabel questioned the sudden change of his h
Third Person's POV:Isabel took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the moment hanging heavily in the air. She looked at Mason, his eyes searching hers for any sign of hope. She knew her decision would go against what he might expecting, but she couldn't stay with him any longer."Mason," she began, her voice quivering with a mixture of sadness and determination, "I already told you my decision. There will be nothing between us anymore. It's over."Mason's face contorted with a mix of disbelief and heartbreak. He reached out a trembling hand towards her, his voice filled with desperation. "Isabel, please. Don't speak like that. Give me a chance, and I'm willing to change."Isabel's heart ached at his words, but she knew deep down that being around him become suffocating. They had grown apart, their relationship fading into a mere shadow of what it used to be. She might tried to give him the chance he was pleading for, but she couldn't deny her own happiness and self respect any longe
Third Person's POV:Isabel's mind raced as Jeremy's question hung in the air, freezing time itself. The weight of his words pressed upon her, and her heart pounded in her chest. She felt a mix of emotions swirling within her—confusion, surprise, and a flicker of hope. This unexpected proposal shook the foundation of her decision to avoid romantic entanglements altogether.She gazed into Jeremy's eyes, searching for answers that she couldn't find within herself. His gaze held a mixture of vulnerability and determination, and she could sense the sincerity behind his words. In that moment, she realized how deeply he cared for her and how far he was willing to go to make her feel secure.But Isabel's past had left its scars, and the fear of how Mason treated her still haunted her. She had built walls around her heart, vowing to protect herself from the pain she had endured before. Opening herself up to love again seemed like a reckless gamble, and yet, here was Jeremy, standing before her
Third Person's POV:The room fell into stunned silence. Isabel's words hung in the air, and her family struggled to process the magnitude of what she had just revealed. Conflicting emotions swirled within them, a mixture of surprise and concern. Above all, Mason utterly taken back by what she just said.Isabel, not wanting to entertain any further opinions or judgment, turned to leave. She needed time to sort through her own emotions and make peace with her decision. As she was leaving from there, Mason, with a wounded look in his eyes, followed her.With a mix of anger and desperation, he confronted her. "Who is this person you like all of a sudden?" he demanded, his voice laced with pain.Isabel met his gaze, her eyes filled with a newfound sense of determination. "You obviously know him, Mason. I've fallen for Jeremy and there is no feelings left for you" she replied softly, yet resolutely.Mason's heart shattered all over again, his hope extinguished in an instant. The weight of I
Third Person's POV:As time passed, Isabel's fear grew like a looming shadow. She worried incessantly about the potential harm Mason might inflict upon Jeremy. The weight of this worry was almost suffocating, and she couldn't bear the thought of anything happening to him because of her.Eventually, with no other recourse, Isabel opened up to Jeremy about her escalating fears concerning Mason's motives. Jeremy was taken aback initially, finding it hard to believe that Mason could harbor harmful intentions. However, as he absorbed Isabel's concerns, he started to grasp her perspective. He wasn't as gripped by fear as she was, as he firmly believed that he could protect both Isabel and himself from any harm Mason might attempt.Trying to offer comfort, Jeremy assured her, "Isabel, I'll make sure nothing happens to you or me. We'll be cautious and vigilant. I'll even discuss the threatening letter and the incident with the authorities. We can obtain a restraining order against Mason if ne