Chapter 67 However, she quickly suppressed her uneasy emotions, coldly changed her shoes, and began to walk upstairs, completely ignoring Nathan as if he were invisible.
Nathan, furious, shouted, âIsabella, stop right there!â
Isabella paused at the stairs and looked down at him.
âIs there something wrong?â
âWhere did you go so late? Donât you think you should explain yourself?â
Nathan questioned.
Isabella frowned.
âI remember, just today you said weâre living our own lives, minding our own business, and not interfering with each other. So, where I went seems like something I donât need to tell you, doesnât it?â
Nathan was left speechless.
He hadnât expected to be slapped in the face so quickly.
Previously, he was certain that a woman like Isabella, with no background or social standing, wouldnât be able to find a man better than him.
He also believed that someone as traditional as Isabella wouldnâ
111 17.043 28 Voucheri t be capable of doing anything so bold.
Thatâs why he had shamelessly proposed their open marriage, expecting no resistance.
But now, he was beginning to regret it.
He walked up to her, his face tight with anger.
âEven if we have an open marriage, donât forget, youâre still Mrs.
Hill. Your words and actions canât bring shame to the Hill family.â
Isabella crossed her arms, mocking him, âNathan, you really have mastered double standards.
Her dismissive attitude infuriated him, and before she could react, he grabbed her throat, lifting her chin. Isabella winced in pain, letting out a hiss.
In that moment, a strange image flashed in her mindâthe memory of Theodore gently lifting her chin earlier that day...
The same gesture, but while Nathanâs was filled with cruelty and contempt, Theodoreâs was soft and caring.
Isabella couldnât help but laugh bitterly.
Nathan had never loved her at all. Why had she spent an entire lifetime unable to see his true nature?
But Theo, despite everything, had always respected herâhe truly cared for her.
Nathanâs eyes softened for a moment as he saw the change in Isabellaâs gaze. Confused, he released her throat with disgust.
Chapter 67 Isabella rubbed her reddened neck, remembering how Theodoreâs touch had left no marks on her.
His respect for her was reflected in every little detail.
298 Vouche Her miserable life, which seemed so bleak, suddenly didnât feel so hopeless, because of the warmth Theo brought her.
She smiled, her face lifting with joy.
Nathan narrowed his eagle eyes, confused.
He had been so rough with her, and yet, she was smiling?
Could it be that his touch had stirred up feelings in her that she shouldnât have?
His tone grew colder with distaste.
âWho was the man you were with today?â
Isabellaâs gaze turned icy as she locked eyes with him.
âNone of your business.â
Nathan, sharp as ever, finally sensed that the gentleness she had shown earlier wasnât meant for him.
His anger flared up.
âWho is he, exactly?â
âIsabella, youâre a married womanâhow can you get so close to another man?â
Isabella shot back, her words sharp as a knife.
111 298 Vouchers âWhat about you and my Sis?â
Nathan was seething, his face turning red with fury.
âIâm innocent with your Sis!â
Isabella sneered.
âNathan, you hide behind the guise of family affection, yet youâre having an affair with her.
Itâs disgusting, do you know that?â
Isabella swallowed hard..
âCheating isnât just physical, Nathan. Emotional betrayal counts too.â
Nathan froze in place.
Her words felt like a hammer, nailing him to the cross of shame.
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