Samuel thought for a moment, then nodded with a patient smile. “Okay, let’s open our surprises together. It’ll be more meaningful that way.”
Isabella suddenly had the urge to see Samuel’s reaction when he found out she had passed away and when he saw the divorce papers after.
Would he be shocked, confused, or… surprised?
Samuel, ever the charmer, tried to cheer her up. “I heard there’s a good movie out. How about I take you to see it?”
Isabella wasn’t interested, but the theater he mentioned was right next to their old high school. It was the place where he had confessed his love to her for the first time.
Back in their school days, they spent countless romantic, sweet moments on the street behind the school. It was a place that witnessed the happiest days of their love.
Since that was where it all began, it might as well be where it ended.
When they arrived at the theater, it was a little crowded.
Samuel wrapped his arm around her protectively, pulling her close to shield her from the pressing crowd.
Among the crowd, a few young women recognized them.
“Hey, isn’t that Mr. Grant? The woman he’s holding is his wife, right? She’s so beautiful!”
“How does someone like Mr. Grant even exist? He’s so handsome and devoted.”
“They’re such a perfect match. They really do look amazing together.”
Samuel continued to protectively lead her to their seats. Then, he carefully helped her out of her jacket and held it for her.
The theater manager, Isaac Smith, approached them with a wide grin, carrying a hand warmer and a cup of ginger tea with honey.
“Mr. Grant, we heard that Mrs. Grant is going through a special time right now. We’ve prepared these just as you asked. Please let us know if you need anything else.”
Samuel took the items from him.
He placed the hand warmer on her belly, and then handed her the tea. “The temperature’s just right. Would you like a sip, Bella?”
Isabella mechanically accepted his care, remaining silent the entire time.
Samuel frowned slightly, then turned to Isaac. “Go and get some snacks, but nothing too greasy, spicy, or sweet. Bella doesn’t like those.”
“Of course, Mr. Grant, I’ll be right back.”
Isaac hurried off.
The movie’s opening credits began on the big screen.
Just then, a woman approached Isabella’s side and quietly said, “Excuse me, my seat is inside. Could you please let me through?”
The lights in the theater had already dimmed, and Isabella didn’t immediately realize what was happening. She quickly moved aside, letting the woman pass.
It wasn’t until the woman walked past her and then Samuel, finally settling in the seat next to him, that Isabella understood. She suddenly realized that the voice she had just heard was so familiar—it was the same voice from the video.
The woman was Jennifer, the same girl who had been tangled up with Samuel in the video.
At the next moment, the cup in Jennifer’s hand tilted. The entire drink spilled across Samuel’s stomach.
“Oh, sorry… I’m so sorry!” Jennifer apologized, fumbling for a napkin from her bag to help him wipe it off.
The dampness was on his stomach, but her hands kept sliding down, pressing in places that made Isabella’s stomach churn.
At the same time, Isabella could clearly feel the arm around her shoulders suddenly tighten. Along with that, his whole body tensed up.
Out of the corner of her eye, Isabella glanced at Samuel’s lower part. Jennifer’s hand was underneath, with Samuel’s hand firmly pressing down on hers, his gaze seeming to warn her not to cause trouble.