Semua Bab She Chose Him, Now She Wants Me Back: Bab 431 - Bab 440

Unexpectedly, Katherine had taken dozens of photos in secret. In every one of them, Lilith and Dominic beamed with unguarded joy.Not a single photo included Isabella.Katherine, however, appeared again and again. In some shots, she took selfies while Dominic held Lilith nearby. From certain angles, all three shared the same frame, creating the illusion of a happy family of three.At the sight, a faint tremor ran through Dominic's chest.As he turned the pages, he realized the album had been in the making for quite some time.He held it for a long while with a subtle smile.He was only human. He had restrained himself for a long time. Around Jessica in particular, he had struggled more than once to keep his impulses in check. Yet he knew what he truly wanted: a simple, steady life. A little excitement might be tempting, but it could never last. They were not right for each other.Over time, he and Katherine had formed a quiet, unspoken bond through shared moments and mutual unde

"Then I'll just have to keep an eye on him myself," Isabella said with a sigh. "Whenever I'm free, I'll go see him. I have to make sure no one takes advantage of the slightest opening."Katherine glanced at her but remained silent.Isabella clenched her fists and declared, "Operation Win My Husband Back. Success only. Failure is not an option."She looked so certain that Katherine could not help asking, "What if, and I mean what if, Dominic gets involved with another woman? Or even… decides to marry someone else? What would you do?""What do you mean, what if?" Isabella shot back without hesitation. "That won't happen."Katherine's tone turned sharp. "Forget whether it will or won't. I'm asking if it really happens. How would you handle it?"The question made Isabella's lashes tremble. She sat motionless, staring ahead, unable to speak. Moments later, tears slipped silently down her cheeks.Katherine shifted uneasily and pressed her lips together. "Why are you crying?"Isabella

At last, with a quiet moment to themselves, Dominic slipped an arm around Katherine's slender waist and drew her close."All right," he said gently. "Let's just talk."This time, Katherine leaned into him without resistance. Her voice dropped to a soft murmur. "I feel bad about Bella."Dominic frowned. "You don't need to. She and I are in the past."Katherine managed a faint smile. "But she doesn't see it that way. You heard us earlier. She can't let go.""Then we stop worrying about her," Dominic replied evenly. "We're together. We could even get married."They had once agreed not to marry before Lilith left for college, fearing it would overwhelm her. Yet Dominic believed Lilith would understand if it was Katherine."No, no." Katherine pulled back slightly, startled by the sudden mention of marriage. She shook her head at once.Dominic exhaled in frustration. "This won't work, that won't work. Then what are we supposed to do?""We… do nothing." Katherine bit her lip. "Let's

"Give it a rest. Worry about yourself." Dominic flicked his hand in irritation. "Jewel won't hurt me. Don't you think it's too much to badmouth her behind her back?"Isabella had not expected him to defend that woman. Her expression faltered. "Honey, I'm doing this for your own good."Dominic pulled up in front of Blossom Elementary and parked the car. "But you never stopped to consider that I don't need you doing things for my own good anymore."After a brief pause, his face hardened. "Do you want to hear the truth?"Isabella bit her lip. "Go ahead."He let out a cold laugh. "In my heart, between you and Jewel, I would rather believe Jewel."Her eyes widened. She had not expected him to say something so cruel.Tears welled up. She reached for his arm, her voice trembling. "Honey…"His expression did not change. He shrugged off her hand. "I don't know what gave you the illusion that you have the right to interfere in my affairs. Let me make this clear. From now on, my business

Dominic said, "No need. Stay out of this. I'll handle it myself."Isabella's expression tightened. "They're clearly not here with good intentions. If you go alone, I won't feel at ease."Dominic refused to argue. He turned his gaze toward the school gate instead.At that moment, the bell rang.When it became clear he would not respond, Isabella fell silent.Children streamed out in waves, backpacks bouncing against their shoulders. Amid the crowd, Lilith stood out at once, her red scarf bright against the afternoon light.She stepped through the gate, and the moment she spotted Dominic and Isabella, her eyes lit up.To her, having both her parents pick her up together was a rare and precious treat.She ran toward them, beaming. "Daddy! Mommy!"Isabella smiled and lifted her into her arms.Noticing Yara beside them, Lilith tilted her head and asked curiously, "Huh? Who's this lady?"Dominic said, "This is Yara."Lilith nodded obediently. "Hello, Yara!"Yara felt quite happy