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They walked a bit longer, the night gradually growing deeper. Finally, Andrew took Isabella home.
They said their goodbyes at the gate of the Patton family’s home, and when Isabella headed inside, she found Elaine and Dane in the living room, wide awake. Elaine’s eyes sparkled with a knowing look, her lips curling into a smile.
Isabella couldn’t quite place why, but a pang of guilt tugged at her.
“Mom, Dane, you’re still up?” she asked, trying to sound casual.
“Actually, I was just about to head to bed,” Elaine replied with a smile. “Did you have a good time?”
“It was okay,” Isabella answered, though her voice felt oddly weak. She hurriedly added, “I’m heading up now.”
“Alright,” Elaine said, her smile lingering as Isabella disappeared upstairs.
Once she was gone, Elaine turned to Dane, her smile widening. “It’s nice that Andrew made time to come back and see Isabella.”
Dane frowned, his dissatisfaction evident. “It’s the least he should do.”
Elaine gave him a curious look. “What’s wrong? It seems like you’re not as opposed as before.”
Dane remained silent, his thoughts tangled. He hadn’t fully accepted the situation, but he couldn’t deny that Andrew was a good choice. With Isabella soon moving to Ansport, knowing that Andrew would be there to look out for her brought him a small measure of comfort.
“Mom, you should rest early,” Dane finally said, his tone softer than before.
After he left, Elaine eagerly dialed Glenn, her voice brimming with excitement as she chattered on about Isabella and Andrew.
Glenn, though not entirely on board with Isabella’s choice, found himself nodding along, agreeing with his wife more out of habit than conviction.
Meanwhile, upstairs, Isabella retired to her bedroom and checked her phone.
Evie had sent her several texts.
“Isabella, how’re things? Does Andrew like the gift?”
“Isabella! My brother cut off my allowance, but I don’t know why.”
“Isabella, you have to help me! He’s being so hard on me.”
Isabella stared at the screen, feeling at a loss.
How could she explain to Evie that her relationship with Andrew was still in its fragile beginnings?
With a hesitant sigh, she typed her reply. “Andrew and I just got together recently…”
Evie’s response was quick, her frustration evident. “So, my brother’s that ungrateful, huh? Okay, okay, I admit it’s my fault. Now, please help me!”
Isabella felt a pang of sympathy and quickly reassured her, “I’ll ask him to give you back your allowance.”
Evie’s mood shifted instantly. “Thank you so, so, so much, Isabella!”
But as Evie’s excitement faded, a realization dawned on her.
Now that Isabella was officially with Andrew, and given how well she and Isabella got along, how could Andrew possibly continue to treat her harshly? Surely, he wouldn’t dare!
Evie finally found a way to handle her big brother. For the next two days, Isabella stayed home, spending quality time with her mother. On the third day, it was time for her to go.
Her family accompanied her to the airport, where Elaine held onto Isabella’s hand, reluctant to let go. “Isabella, take care of yourself out there. Give it your all, but if things get too tough, don’t hesitate to come home. Your father has enough money to support you comfortably for a lifetime.”
Glenn nodded in agreement. “That’s right, Isabella. Don’t overextend yourself.”
Isabella smiled, touched by their concern. “I promise, Mom and Dad, I’ll take care of myself and won’t overwork.”
Dane, standing nearby, added with a serious tone, “Ansport is a big city with its complexities. Keep your wits about you.”
“I will, Dane,” Isabella replied confidently.
“The Patton Group has a solid branch there. If you run into any issues, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ll be there soon myself.”
Isabella gave a grateful nod, just as her phone began to ring.
She glanced at the screen—it was Waylon calling. She answered it.
On the screen appeared Waylon’s handsome face, though his usual charm was shadowed by guilt. “Isabella, I’m so sorry I can’t be there to see you off. I feel like such a lousy brother.”
Dane, nearby, couldn’t resist a quip. “Well, at least you’re aware of it.”
Waylon, unfazed, quickly added, “Isabella, to make it up to you, I’ll give you every penny I earn this time.” Dane’s expression tightened, a hint of irritation flashing across his face. Waylon always had a way of trying to steal the spotlight.
Isabella couldn’t help but smile. Waylon was just too lovable, and she completely understood where he was coming from. “Waylon, it’s fine. You chasing your dreams is what really makes you shine.”
“Isabella…” Waylon was caught off guard by her words. Since he’d entered the entertainment industry, no one had ever said anything like that to him. It was so good to have a little sister.
“Isabella, I love you,” Waylon said, his voice thick with emotion, genuinely moved by Isabella’s kindness. He was determined to earn plenty of money for his sister to enjoy.
Isabella waved with a teasing smile. “Waylon, don’t get all teary-eyed, or you’ll ruin your handsome look. I’ve got to board now. Bye.”
“Alright, bye,” Waylon responded, his voice laced with affection.
After ending the call, Isabella waved goodbye to her family and headed into the airport.
Elaine watched her until she disappeared from sight, then her face lit up with excitement. She turned to Glenn with a knowing smile. “Do you think Isabella will be surprised when she finds out about the big surprise?”
“She’ll be thrilled!” Glenn said, matching her enthusiasm. Dane, watching his parents, couldn’t help but shake his head with an amused smile.
Once on the plane, Isabella settled into her first-class seat, ready to close her eyes and relax. But just as she was about to drift off, she heard a voice. “Hey.”
Isabella opened her eyes to find a petite woman standing before her, exuding an air of arrogance. “Could you please switch seats with me? I need to sit here to take care of Tatiana.”
Tatiana?
The name rang a bell. Isabella glanced over and realized that the person resting beside her, wearing an eye mask, was indeed Tatiana.
When Isabella didn’t immediately respond, the woman took her silence as compliance and began to nudge her.
“Move to the economy class. I’ll cover the difference.”
The push was abrupt and rude, leaving Isabella taken aback by the woman’s lack of manners.
Isabella was never one to tolerate rudeness. She swatted the woman’s hand away and said firmly, “Not happening.”
The woman’s eyes widened in disbelief, and Tatiana, overhearing the exchange, spoke up from behind her eye mask. “I’ll pay double for the seat.”
The woman crossed her arms, fully expecting Isabella to relent. Double the price was a generous offer.
But Isabella simply scoffed, her tone cool. “How about I pay double for you to find another seat so I can rest in peace? Deal?”
The woman was taken aback by Isabella’s audacity, and even Tatiana was caught off guard. She removed her eye mask to see who dared to be so bold, only to find herself face-to-face with Isabella, the same person who had embarrassed her before.
Tatiana hadn’t anticipated running into her again. “It’s you?” Tatiana said, irritation creeping into her voice. “What a small world. Fine, I’ll pay you ten times the price. How about that?”
Ten times the offer—surely no one could refuse that.
But Isabella didn’t blink. “A thousand times?”
Tatiana’s face darkened, and her assistant, unable to hold back, snapped, “Don’t be so ungrateful. Offering ten times is more than generous.”
Isabella sneered. “If you can’t afford it, don’t pretend you can. I’m not interested in your spare change.” Without missing a beat, she said to the flight attendant, “Please escort this non-first-class passenger out.”
The flight attendant quickly complied, escorting the assistant away.
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