Chapter 387: Chapter 389 Missing You

“Sir, ‘m a doctor from Birmingham Hospital, and my name is Vincent,” a young male doctor said to Matthew flatteringly.

Nodding, Wayne sat down and drained his glass of wine. It was evening, and the sound of birds chirping outside added to the eerie atmosphere.

Gabe walked around the station, stood next to Wayne and whispered, “I asked around, and all the doctors are new here. They only arrived here three days ago, but only that doctor named Vincent is always here. He was drunk, and | got some information from him.” Wayne’s eyes lit up, and he asked, “What did he say?”

“Miss Gabriel did stay here for a while, but we were too late. She left three days ago with the previous group of volunteers. And it looks like there’s a conflict between Vincent and her. That doctor hinted to me to let us transfer him back to Birmingham. What do you think?” Wayne said coldly, “Of course not.”

Gabe coughed awkwardly and replied, “I see.”

Wayne was depressed. He came here to see Anna, but she was not there. I’s a big world, but Emily was able to meet Anna while she was on a mission at this small aid station. He found an excuse to travel from afar but did not see her. As a result, he thought that maybe, they were not meant to be together.

A month later, it was summer, and the weather was scorching. Anna stood at the airport exit in her white dress, staring at her watch. Isabella’s plane had arrived long ago, but she still didn’t come over. At the moment, ‘388 Missing You Anna had no idea what was going on. She waited for a long time until calling Isabella.

It took Isabella a long time to answer the phone and say, “Anna!”

“Has your plane arrived yet? Where have you gone?”

“Take it easy, Anna. I’m in the airport security office. There’s been a little accident here, and I’ll be out as soon as | resolve it.”

“What? Did you get into trouble?”

“No!”

“Stay right there! I’m coming over now!”

Anna went straight to the security office after hanging up the phone. Isabella called Anna about a week ago. She said she was on summer vacation and wanted to spend some time in England. So, Anna took a half-day leave from the hospital after booking Isabella’s flight.

Isabella grew up on the island and she was always bold and daring. She was even more daring after living with Jasper, knowing there would always be someone to look after her. However, they weren’t in America, so Anna didn’t think she’d be able to fix everything if Isabella got into trouble here.

Then Anna entered the airport police lobby and saw a girl with dreadlocks on her head as soon as she opened the door. She was wearing a colorful tie-dye t-shirt and ripped jeans.

“Isabella Thomas!” Anna said unhappily.

Isabella looked back, smiled and asked, “Wow! How did you get here so fast?”

“Cut the crap! Tell me, what have you gotten yourself into again?”

Isabella denied eagerly, “I didn’t! | swear to God I’m not in trouble! |was helping someone.” ‘388 Missing You “You say that every time!”

Isabella scratched her head and said, “It’s different this time. If you don’t believe me, you can ask the police.”

Anna looked at the few police officers and said awkwardly, “Excuse me, what did she get herself into this time?”

A female police officer smiled gently and said, “You misunderstood this young lady. She didn’t get herself into trouble. Actually, she helped someone.”

The policeman then told Anna about the incident. Isabella had noticed a man attempting to put his hand inside the little girl’s skirt as she got off the plane half an hour earlier. She rushed up and tried to stop him. The man became embarrassed and then began hitting her. Hearing that, Anna got anxious. She spun Isabella around and asked anxiously, “Are you all right? Are you hurt, Isabella?” Isabella shrugged indifferently and said, “Don’t worry! Nothing happened to me at all. He didn’t beat me hard, and I held him down.” Anna was relieved to see that Isabella was actually okay. She said, “I was really scared! What else are you going to do here?” “It’s okay, you just have to sign here.”

After they had left, Anna took Isabella’s suitcase and said, “You’re seventeen, and you’ll be an adult soon. I told you that if something like this happens, you can call the police. You don’t have to face it yourself.”

“Oh, I’m fine! Can you please stop nagging like a mom?”

Anna said, “Technically, I” m your mom.”

Isabella smiled as she wrapped her arm around Anna’s shoulders and said, “I wouldn’t have a mother as young and beautiful as you. You’re always my sister in my heart.” 388 Missing You “Huh? Really? But yo used to call me mom,” Anna laughed as she was flattered. She didn’t care what Isabella called her but just lectured her for a few minutes.

Then Anna asked, “You said you saved the girl, what about her? Did she thank you?”

“I was afraid she’d be embarrassed, so | let her go,” Isabella explained as she buckled her seat belt.

“Wow! You look exactly like one of those lady knights.”

“Yeah!”

Anna couldn’t help but laugh. After they left the airport highway, Anna asked, “Honestly, why did you call me out of the blue? You rarely said you wanted to come back before.”

Isabella didn’t say anything.

Anna glanced at her and said, “I’m asking you. If you don’t tell me, I’ll send you back to America right now.”

Isabella grabbed the armrest and said, “No! I’m not going back to America!”

“Did you have another fight with Lily?” Anna asked.

Isabella was a wild child who had grown up on the island and had a distinct personality and temperament. As a result, she thought differently than others. On the other hand, Lily was a serious person concerned about her reputation.

They used to argue about Isabella’s behavior after she and Jasper married, Isabella was still a child and Jasper’s legally adopted daughter. So Jasper wouldn’t blame her if she made a mistake. But, over time, she became the source of conflict in their marriage.

Anna knew it before. When she heard about it, she offered to take ‘388 Missing You Isabella to live with her on a French farm.

But Jasper turned her down, and Isabella didn’t want to do that. So, Anna said nothing more.

Isabella finished the classes she had missed the year before and was. sent to boarding school by Jasper. As a result, she stopped causing problems for them. But she got into trouble again right after her summer vacation.

“Lily is actually a good person, so you don’t have to fight with her all the time. I’ve talked about this with you. Don’t play dumb, okay? I know What you’re thinking.”

Isabella asked nervously, “You know that?”

“You’re afraid Jasper and Lily will neglect you after they have a baby,” Anna said, looking straight ahead.