I Never Regretted Leaving You
Hearing her response, the tension in his expression eased, replaced by joy.
“Great,” he said happily. “Sis, I’ve programmed the countdown to my coming-of-age ceremony into the watch. It’ll remind you when it’s time to return. It’s settled then—I’ll wait for you in the Imperial Capital.”
Isabella smiled, watching him leave. “Take care, Theo.”
She turned back and walked toward her rental apartment.
At the entrance, Nathan stood like a statue, his eyes fixed on the direction she came from.
The cigarette butts scattered at his feet hinted at his turmoil.