241 He Comes!
Lukas saw Isabella curled up and hugged his knees. Obviously, she recalled the sad memories of the past. He comforted her softly, âI also believe that uncle couldnât have secretly modified the gas path for extra benefits.â
Isabella looked up at him, âThank you.â
Lukas shook his head and smiled bitterly, âI remember when I was young, and I often saw you being bullied by your classmates. I thought you were naughty and provocative.â
âBut when I grew up, I found out that because that explosion covered far and wide, almost half of the street was blown up. Some of the relatives of the classmates were affected, so they transferred their hatred to you and your mother and often bullied you.â
Isabella nodded, âYouâre right, when I was a child, the most I heard was that my dad was a murderer.â
Lukas looked at Isabellaâs side face with upset under the firelight, he lowered his eyes, âIâm sorry, Isabella. I was just trying to free you from the accusations. I didnât mean to bother you with the past. Letâs forget it, Rosy might have said it casually. Perhaps no one knew the truth.â
Isabella asked seriously, âI remember you told me that Rosy said that unconsciously. Why was she unconscious?â
Lukas paused.
âWas she drinking or dreaming?â Isabella asked curiously.
.....
Lukas looked down and his eyes flickered. Then he said after a long pause, âShe shouted out of control after we reached the climax.â
âTo what ...â
Before Isabella could say that word, she suddenly realized what Lukas meant. She bit her lips awkwardly and placed her chin back on her knees, âOK, I got it.â
âSo it might be nonsense.â
Lukasâs eyes were dimmed and he said quietly, âForget about it when you go back tomorrow. It has been so long, and it is meaningless. Just let it go.â
âNever.â
Isabellaâs voice was not loud, but very firm, âAlthough I donât remember my father, I want to get to the bottom of the explosion.â
Lukas was stunned, âHow?â
âI donât have a plan yet.â
Isabella rubbed her two bare feet, âBut I will do my best. I also want to know whether my fatherâs death was a coincidence or a deserved one. If not, I will secure justice for him.â
If Slikeâs death was because of Carl, then after she married Joseph, she would be able to investigate it.
Lukas frowned as he looked at Isabellaâs face with stubbornness. After a long pause, he smiled in relief and extended his fist, âHow about counting me in for this tough mission?â
It suddenly reminded Isabella of the tacit understanding between Lukas and her when they were students. She smiled and made a fist bump with him, âYou are so straightforward... Will you drag me down?â
âTwo heads are better than one. I will be helpful for you.â
Isabella laughed, âWe have a long way to go!â
âMay we succeed!â
They looked at each other and smiled as if all the conflict between them had vanished. Isabella was beaming when she suddenly saw a black figure in the rain.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âBang-â
Lightning flashed across the sky, and Isabella was shocked.
âJo ... Joseph?â
If it wasnât for his cold and thin eyes that were too sharp and familiar, Isabella almost couldnât believe that the person who was wearing muddy shoes and in a sorry state was Joseph. Because he should be in the Peace City far away.
Joseph stood in the rain. He was drenched although he held an umbrella. His hair was cluttered against his eyes. The rainwater fell down his cheeks.
He glanced at Lukas, then looked at Isabella. Then he smiled at Isabella and turned to leave.
âJoseph!â Isabella shouted.
âWait! You forget the umbrella!â
Isabella shook off Lukasâs hand and jumped down from the high platform at the door. She ran out to catch up with Joseph.
âLet me explain, Joseph.â
Isabella trotted behind Joseph, âLukas was just worried about my safety. I didnât ask him to come and we were not on a date. Although we are not married yet, I am very loyal to you!â
Without saying anything, Joseph continued to walk forward.
âDarling, did you come to take me home?â
Isabella smiled flatteringly, âThe mountain road is so muddy, how did you get in here? By the way, I wanted to call you, but there was no signal. How did you find me?â
Joseph completely ignored her.
âDarling, darling!â
Isabella didnât care about the mud in the mountain, she followed Joseph closely and grabbed his sleeves tightly. She knew that if he went back with his misunderstanding, he would never see her again!
Joseph suddenly stopped.
And Isabella crashed into his back.
âLet go,â Joseph said coldly.
âDarling, I was wrong.â
The rain trickled down Isabellaâs delicate face. She didnât hold an umbrella, so she was drenched and was in a sorry state. However, she still looked up at Joseph and coaxed, âI know you are angry. Donât hold it back, you can scold me. You came all the way for me. I am so touched that I am about to cry. Can you go back to the house and dry your clothes first? Or you will catch a cold!â
Joseph looked down at Isabella, his thin lips were tightly pursed, and he said in a cold voice, âIâm not your B-plan. Since you canât let go of Lukas, get lost!â
âIt was not like what you thought!â
âHe is just my brother now!â Isabella pulled Josephâs sleeve tightly.
âWell, your brother ...â
Joseph pinched Isabellaâs chin, âI underestimated you and Lukas. What a nice excuse!â
Then, he flung away Isabella and turned to leave!
âJoseph! Please donât go! Please!â
Isabella was wearing slippers, so she couldnât catch up to Joseph. She was so anxious that she tripped over a rock under her feet and fell to the ground.
Josephâs eyes flashed. He stopped and turned to look at her.
Seeing Joseph look at her, Isabella desperately crawled forward. She grabbed his pants and choked, âJoseph, I was wrong and you can scold me or do whatever that can please you now, just donât ignore me. I like you so much! So why would I be entangled with another man? Besides my mother, you are the best person to me!â
Josephâs Adamâs apple kept rolling in anger. After a long pause, he crouched down and covered Isabella with an umbrella. He took her hand, âGet up first.â