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Chapter 71

ISABELLA'S POV “Can we talk?”I swallowed, feeling a sudden rush of nerves. I didn’t want to talk. I didn’t want to look at him, didn’t want to feel this… whatever it was. But I couldn’t exactly tell him to leave. Not when he looked at me like that.“What is it, Maxwell?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady, though I wasn’t sure I succeeded.He stepped into the room, closing the door behind him. There was a hesitance in his movements, as if he was unsure of what to do next. That wasn’t like him. Maxwell was always so sure of himself, so confident. Seeing him like this only made the knot in my chest tighten.“I wanted to… apologize,” he began, his eyes meeting mine briefly before he looked away. “For what you saw earlier. That wasn’t what it looked like.”I wanted to ask him what it *was* then, but the words caught in my throat. Instead, I just nodded, unsure of what else to do.He took a deep breath, running a hand through his hair in a gesture that seemed almost… vulnerable. “I

Chapter 72

MAXWELL'S POV As soon as I stepped out of Hannah’s room, I let out a breath I didn’t even realize I was holding. That had been... a lot. She liked the gift, right? I think she did. Her smile was small, but it seemed genuine. I shook my head, feeling my nerves still buzzing. It was ridiculous how nervous I had been handing her that sketchbook and fashion book. It wasn’t a big deal—it was just something I thought she’d appreciate, to smooth things over after everything that happened with Clarissa. But the way my heart raced when she opened the box? That was new. That was something I didn’t want to think about too much.Why was I like this around her? She’d hugged me, and I’d stood there like an idiot, not even knowing how to respond. It was just a hug, for crying out loud. People hug all the time. But the second her arms wrapped around me, it was like my brain decided to shut down. Completely useless. My body froze, my thoughts scrambled, and I couldn’t even get a simple gesture like

Chapter 73

ISABELLA'S POV The next morning, I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, my mind spinning with guilt. Maxwell had gotten me a gift. Not just any gift, but something that showed he actually cared—something thoughtful. A fashion book and a sketchbook, just for me. He’d listened, paid attention to what mattered to me. I could still feel the surprise, the excitement that had filled me when I opened the box.And I was going to betray him.I groaned, rubbing my eyes. “What the hell am I doing?”I turned over in bed, hugging the pillow to my chest, my thoughts getting darker by the second. How had it come to this? How had I let myself get involved in something so terrible? Hannah and Henry had made it sound so simple—just steal the documents, and everything would be fine. But it wasn’t fine. It wasn’t simple. Not anymore.If it were before, even though I'd be scared, I'd have done it without batting an eyelid.Maxwell wasn’t who I thought he was. Or maybe he was, but I hadn’t bothered to look

Chapter 74

MAXWELL'S POV I had never taken a day off before. Well, not for something like this. My days off were usually spent with endless piles of work and whiskey, and ended at the bar.But this was different.Hannah deserved something more from me. Something better. After that night, after seeing her surprise and excitement over that sketchbook and fashion book, it made me realize how little I truly knew about her. I’d been going about it all wrong, letting misunderstandings grow between us, not communicating—like Holly had pointed out. "Communicate, Maxwell," she’d scolded me last night after dinner, shaking her head like I was a hopeless case.I didn’t want to be that guy anymore. The guy who didn’t care, who couldn’t see past his own pride. I had to do better. And maybe, today was my chance.After all, it wasn’t every day I took time off from work to spend it with my wife.The thought made me chuckle, but also left a knot in my chest. I wasn’t used to this—putting in effort that wasn’t w

Chapter 75

MAXWELL'S POV Hannah darted upstairs before I could say another word, her excitement catching me off guard. The woman who barely gave me the time of day anymore, the woman I had kept at a calculated distance for so long, was now bubbling with enthusiasm at the simple mention of going out. I wasn’t sure what to make of it, but for some reason, I didn’t mind. It was... nice. I leaned back in my chair, rubbing my temples. I hadn’t planned for this. I wasn’t exactly the type to whisk my wife away for a day out. Our relationship was… complicated, to say the least. But today? Today felt different. Maybe it was the way she looked at me when I made the suggestion. Maybe it was the way her voice softened when she said, "Thank you." For whatever reason, I had said we’d go out, and I had to follow through.Holly walked by, her lips tugging upward in the subtlest of smiles. She’d seen the whole exchange and was clearly amused by it. “Lover boy, hm?” Holly teased, her voice light and playful.I

Chapter 76

ISABELLA'S POV I didn't know how to feel. I was confused and happy, sad and annoyed all at once.I smiled, looking out the window while Maxwell drove, but my mind was far far away from the emotions displayed on my face.My phone buzzed slightly, jerking me out of my thoughts. It was an unknown number. I frowned, opening the message.“Ma'am, your mother is awake.”I frowned even further, as my pulse spiked. Who the hell? I ran the number on Truecaller, and saw the profile as Doctor Yuji. The doctor in charge of…..my mom.She was awake.Oh my goodness.My blood ran cold, but warmth built low in my gut. My heart palpitations increased, sending me into a frenzy I could barely contain. She was….awake.I hadn't seen her in three weeks, being caught up in the dark web of my now normal life. But she was okay. And she was fine. I took a deep breath, calming my raging heart and typed in a response.“I'll come and see her tomorrow.”Maxwell glanced over at me, eyes filled with concern. “Are yo

Chapter 77

MAXWELL'S POV Things only got more chaotic from there. As we moved from station to station, the air became filled with the smell of spices, sizzling oil, and the occasional shout when someone—usually me—almost messed up a step. The chef did her best to keep us on track, but I could tell she was mildly horrified by my lack of skill in the kitchen.It was humiliating and fun all at once.At one point, I tried flipping a piece of naan bread in the pan, a trick the chef had demonstrated earlier. Of course, the bread went flying and landed halfway across the room, hitting another student in the leg. I winced. “Uh, sorry! Rookie move!” I called out, trying not to laugh at the sheer absurdity of the situation. Beside me, Isabella was doubled over, laughing so hard she had to wipe tears from her eyes.“You are the worst cook I’ve ever seen,” she gasped, clutching her stomach.“Thank you,” I said, bowing with a flourish. “I aim to entertain.”By the time we finished the class, we were both

Chapter 78

MAXWELL'S POV I needed to get a hold of myself.“So," I said, clearing my throat to distract myself from the swirling thoughts in my head, and the possibility of me never being the same around her. "Ready for the next adventure, or are you too worn out from all the rock skipping?"She chuckled, turning to face me. "Depends. What did you have in mind?"I paused, thinking it over. It was just 5pm, and the day was just half spent. Honestly, I hadn't planned this far ahead. The cooking class and the beach had been spur-of-the-moment decisions, and some very bad advice that turned out good for the moment, and now I was at a loss. Then an idea popped into my head, something both simple and a bit nostalgic. "Ice cream," I said with a decisive nod. "There's a place not too far from here. Best ice cream you'll ever have."From what I could remember anyways.Her eyes lit up. "Ice cream? Now ‘that’ I can get behind."I chuckled as we made our way back to the car, and soon, we were driving down

Chapter 79

HENRY'S POVI tapped my pen against the desk, my eyes fixed on the clock on the wall. Two weeks had gone by, and there hadn’t been a word from Isabella. Nothing at all. I had expected at least some kind of update on the plan by now, but the silence was getting under my skin.With a frustrated sigh, I picked up the phone and dialed Hannah's number. She answered on the second ring."Hannah," I started, trying to keep my voice steady, "what's going on with Isabella? It's been two weeks, and we’ve heard nothing.""Henry," she replied, "we agreed to give her some time. You need to be patient.""Patient?" I nearly scoffed. "It's been *two weeks.* We don't have time to sit around and wait for her to make a move. What if something’s gone wrong?”Hannah’s voice hardened. "Listen, I know you’re frustrated, but snapping at me won’t speed things up. Isabella is working on it, and rushing her isn’t going to help."My grip on the phone tightened, agitation boiling just beneath the surface. I pushed

Chapter 80

MAXWELL'S POVI stepped out of my office, feeling more determined than ever. The hallway stretched out in front of me, lined with framed certificates and awards. They were reminders of how far I’d come and how much more I needed to do. I headed toward the elevator, already thinking about the meeting I had coming up. Jonathan Pierce was an important piece of my plan. If he agreed to join, it would make things move a lot faster. I couldn’t afford any mistakes today. I took a deep breath as the elevator doors opened. Time to put on my calm, confident mask.I spotted Jonathan waiting by the glass doors in the lobby. He was tall and looked like he owned the place. He was the kind of guy who needed to be handled just right—with respect but also some cleverness. “Jonathan,” I called out, reaching out to shake his hand. “Thanks for meeting with me.”“Henry,” he replied, shaking my hand with a firm grip. “Always a pleasure. So, do you have good news for me?”“That depends,” I said with a sma

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