Anna stood by the window, watching her walk away. She put on her scarf and carried her bag out of the visiting room.
Wayne had just returned to the car when he took Annaâs cold hand in his. He looked at her with loving eyes, curious about what she was thinking.
after a brief silence, Anna sighed. âThank you, dear,ââ she finally uttered as she turned her head to Wayne. She truly meant it because she Was grateful for everything Wayne had done for her. Then Anna leaned against his shoulder and began to fiddle with the ring on his finger.
For many years, Anna had been haunted by Frankâs death, but she rarely mentioned it because she had no evidence to prove that her stepmom killed her dad. As a result, she always pretended as if she didnât care.
Meanwhile, Anna had no idea Shirley would do something evil for the insurance money again. Back then, Shirley had hired someone to wreck Annaâs car to kill her in a car accident. This insuranceâs first beneficiary was Anna, so Shirley would receive a sizable sum of money if she died. That day, Anna got into an argument with Bill at the Lemon office building and went home with Wayne. She didnât drive her car that day asa result.
On the other hand, Shirley did not expect Wayne to have complete control over everything. And Shirley was arrested the day after Anna was admitted to the detention center and was convicted within a few days because the case moved quickly.
Sighing, Anna paused for a moment to collect herself. Then, she suddenly wanted to see her father. Anna felt she owed it to Frank now that 505 Come Home With Me Shirley had received the punishment she deserved.
âIâd like to go somewhere,â Looking at Wayne, Anna said.
Wayne knew what she was thinking. He nodded and drove to the cemetery in the suburbs.
It was dark, and the wind whistled like a childâs whimper. After getting out of the car, Anna walked slowly to Frankâs gravestone.
She felt an unbearable sadness as she stared at the picture on it.
When he Frank that picture, he didnât have gray hair, and he seemed happy and cheerful. And that picture almost made Anna forget that he had died of illness.
âIll wait for you in the car.â Wayne noticed Annaâs shoulders trembling slightly when he looked behind her. So, he turned around and drove out of the cemetery to give her some time alone.
About ten minutes later, Anna left the graveyard. She had regained her composure by this point. âI know where Isabella might be,â she said solemnly to Wayne.
The weather in Seriel City was milder than in Birmingham, but the constant rain was disturbing. Isabella was sitting on the couch, typing on her laptop. She felt dizzy as she stared solemnly at every word on the screen.
Outside the window, the wind tapped against the glass like a breeze blowing in. Isabella tightened the blanket around her and went to get herself some water. After that, she looked up âWhat are the risks people face when they have AIDSâ on Google.
Before pouring a glass of warm water and retrieving the medicine from the closet, she paused in the doorway for a moment. She felt sick as she swallowed the medicine and washed it with another glass of water. 505 Come Home With Me Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
â Just leave the takeout outside,â Isabella yelled at the front door. However, the person outside did not appear to hear and rang the doorbell several more times. She didnât give it much thought and went straight to the door.
When she opened the door, she was shocked and speechless by what she saw. Instantly, she dropped the cup in her hand, which thudded the carpet, and the warm water soaked her slippers.
Seconds later, her cup rolled to the ground and touched Jasperâs feet. At the moment, the thin suit Jasper was wearing was drenched with rain. His hair and face were wet, and he seemed to have tears in his eyes.
Isabella clung to the doorâs edge. She had no idea heâd find his way here. And she could no longer hide her resignation and helplessness after coming back to her senses. She hugged him tightly as if she didnât care that the rain would get her clean clothes wet. While hugging him, she felt that his chest wasnât as warm as it used to be, but it was still strong, making her feel safe as she nearly collapsed.
In return, Jasper embraced Isabella as if he had found his long-lost treasure. He had been finding her for the past few days, so he hadnât even slept much.
Then Liam ran over in a hurry and said, â| found clean clothes for you, Mr. Thomas. You...â
Liam came up with a few clean clothes in his arms and was taken aback by what he saw. He was so shocked that he covered his mouth with one hand.
Isabella let go of Jasper when she heard Liamâs voice. She moved to the side and gestured for Jasper to come inside. âYou should take a hot shower She said to Jasper. 505 Come Home With Me âWait for me in the car,â With a frown, Jasper said as he took the clothes from Liam. Liam immediately left and ran to the elevator.
Ten minutes later, Jasper left the bathroom and put on clean clothes. He was still attractive, but the stubble on his cheeks and the blood in his eyes made him appear pale and a bit haggard.
Isabella sat on the sofa, glued to the television. The living room was dark, with only the faint light of the TV illuminating her.
âCome back home with me,â Jasper said while the bright light behind him made him appear unreal as he stood in the kitchen doorway.
âNo, I canât go back with you,â Isabella said without looking up. Isabella had accepted this fact by this point. She knew why he was here and what he was going to say. âI canât go back with you right now. Iâll return by myself after I finish my medication, run my tests, and make sure everything is fine,â she said flatly.
Jasper was standing far away from her, gazing at her with cold, determined eyes. âAre you prepared to deal with the worst-case scenario? Are you going to hide here for the rest of your life?â
Isabella, of course, considered it. But she was still in a trance when she heard Jasper say this. She turned up the volume and collapsed on the couch, pretending she hadnât heard anything. Nearly shedding tears, she thought to herself, Sorry, Jasper. I really donât have the answers to your questions, if get infected, thereâs no way that | could stay with you. Shit!
Iâm nothing more than a liability now! Why did it happen to me?
Jasper approached her, blocking the light from the television screen He lowered his gaze to the young girl on the couch. At the same time, her long silky hair fell over her shoulders, and her expression was detached. She held a pillow in her hand and refused to look him directly in the eye. 505 Come Home With Me âCome back with me, Isabella. | will take care of you for the rest of your life, no matter what happens later,â Jasper sounded extremely determined. His voice rang out in the large living room like a church bell, striking Isabellaâs fragile heart.
Isabella was almost convinced after hearing the words, but she had to force herself to stay sober. She burst out crying and said, âJasper, | probably have AIDS. Itâs not a cold, nor is it asthma! Itâs god-damn AIDS! How are you going to look after me?! Iâve been afraid to see or talk to people because Iâm afraid Iâll infect them!â She cried aloud after covering her face with her hands, making Jasper feel sad too.
âIâm only your adopted daughter! | have no biological ties to you. You can adopt another daughter if you want one. | donât want to get anyone involved in this mess, especially you. Go back home, Jasper. Leave me alone.â Isabellaâs voice became louder as she stopped sobbing.
As she expected, Jasper did not leave. He called her name softly, his voice deep and affectionate,â Isabella, then, donât be my daughter.â
Then, much to her surprise, he leaned down, lifted her chin with one hand, and kissed her softly. Instantly, everything had broken her. Their tongues were already entwined when she realized what was going on. And she had the sensation that fire was surrounding and engulfing her. Isabella tried to break free, but he held her tightly in his arms. This time, they werenât drunk or being drugged, and they were kissing because they wanted to.
Isabella was still desperate. Tears streamed down her cheeks, soaking her dress. She fought him with all her might but failed again.
Meanwhile, Jasperâs breathing became increasingly rapid. Rather than restrain himself, he began to do what he desired. He treated Isabella as if she were a woman rather than his adoptive daughter. All of those 505 Come Home With Me tortures had made him realize what he really wanted.
Isabella tasted something sweet, so she opened her eyes in surprise. âShe was completely desperate and began to whimper, followed by an irresistible shudder.
âYou have no reason to refuse me, now, do you?â Jasper asked as he let go of her hand.
Ina panic, Isabella spat out a mouthful of blood and dragged Jasper to the bathroom. Her pale face was covered in tears. She fumbled in the cabinet for a bottle of mouthwash, shoved it into Jasperâs hand, and said, âRinse your mouth!â She then returned to the living room to retrieve her cell phone and called 911.
âI need an ambulance,â she said in a panic.
âI bit him! Heâll become infected.â
âAIDSâ
When the operator asked about her disease, Isabellaâs mind went blank for a second. She knelt on the floor and sobbed as she hung up, feeling more desperate than ever.
Later, Jasper emerged from the bathroom and hugged her from behind. His warm breath blew into her ear as he said, âCome home with me, Isabella.â