Chapter 11 - Randell's feelings

"I'm going out with an old friend," Isabella announced to Vincent the next morning, bracing herself for the questions she knew would come.

Vincent's face immediately fell into a worried expression. He had noticed that Isabella had been restless all night, tossing and turning in her sleep.

He had assumed it was just pregnancy insomnia, but now he was starting to worry that something else might be wrong.

"Who's the friend?" he asked carefully, trying not to sound too concerned.

Isabella arched an eyebrow, "It's only been 24 hours since we got married, you can't expect to know every single one of my friends." She said, a hint of sarcasm in her voice.

"I know that," Vincent said quickly, trying to backpedal. "I just wanted to make sure you're safe. I don't want anything to happen to you or the baby."

Isabella softened a little at his words, but she still felt a bit annoyed. She was a grown woman, and she didn't need a babysitter.

"I'll be fine, I promise," Isabella said, trying to reass