Being held by Samuel used to feel like happiness. But now, Isabella only felt discomfort.
She broke free from his embrace and stepped away from him, putting a few paces between them.
Samuel seemed even more panicked and rushed after her. “Bella, do you want to go on a trip? Next week, I promise I’ll clear my schedule and spend all my time with you. Don’t be mad. Don’t leave me, okay?”
Isabella only felt a cold emptiness inside.
The man who was begging her not to leave, pleading like this—was he the real Samuel? Or was it the man she had seen on the video, tangled up with Jennifer?
Isabella couldn’t tell anymore.
But it didn’t matter. Soon, she would leave him forever. Whether she knew which version of him was real, it wouldn’t make any difference.
She spoke flatly, “You’re overthinking. Didn’t you say we’re having a ceremony for our anniversary?”
Samuel still didn’t believe it and continued to pester her. “But what about the new documents you mentioned? What documents did you get? You even asked about flight tickets.”
“It’s for a classmate of mine. She lost her documents and couldn’t buy a ticket. She needs to get new ones.”
“Which classmate?”
“…You don’t know her.”
“I know all your classmates.”
Isabella changed the subject. “Enough about me. What about you? Did you finish everything at work last night?”
“Almost.”
Before he could finish, his phone rang again.
Isabella was already used to Jennifer calling him and dragging him away.
No matter what, Samuel was going to leave.
So, she walked away and sat on the couch to wait.
She heard Samuel’s quiet reprimand. “I’ve told you already, don’t call me when I’m at home!”
On the other end of the phone, she could hear a woman crying softly.
Then, Samuel sneaked a peak at Isabella guiltily.
“…Fine. I’ll come over now.”
After hanging up, Samuel hesitated before speaking again. “Bella, there’s a small issue at the company that is leftover from last night… I have to take care of it.”
Isabella nodded immediately. “Go ahead. Work’s been busy lately. I understand.”
Samuel hurriedly left once again.
Isabella held her phone. She was waiting to see what shocking video Jennifer would send her next.
As expected, Jennifer’s message came quickly.
This time, it was a photo—a hospital checkup form.
[Jennifer Lewis, four weeks pregnant, threatened miscarriage]
