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Chapter 13
If they had known each other since then and still loved each other deeply, Isabella would not have been so wholly devoted to Zachary all those years. If it were not for Isabella’s obsession with Zachary, she would not have tried every means to destroy it. She just did not want Isabella to get what she wanted.
Winona knew what she was thinking. “It is obvious he had feelings for Isabella, but Isabella didn’t know. We all knew that Isabella treated Zachary wholeheartedly over the years. In this case, we can ask Isabella to match–make Yvonne and Mr. Murray. She would want the best for Wonne and not let others take advantage, right? As for her relationship with Zachary, they would be fine after she calmed down. It’s normal for couples to quarrel. After all, Isabella feels strongly for Zachary.”
Winona’s words made sense, and Nathan and Yvonne nodded repeatedly in agreement with her.
Nathan stood up and said, “Tell that brat to come down and call Mr. Murray in front of us!“.
Winona pulled him back to the couch and said, “Nate, why are you so hasty? She’s your biological daughter, and she is heartbroken now. You are asking for help from her, and yet you raise your voice. What if she doesn’t agree? The plan would have backfired. Listen to me. This time, go console her. Yvonne, you too. Do you hear me?”
Nathan and Yvonne finally agreed.
Today, extra dishes were served for lunch at the Ingram residence. They were all isabella’s favorite.
Winona asked Elsie to ask Isabella to have lunch.
Since morning, Isabella had not finished drawing up the contract. She must ensure her safety. After all, they were going to marry legally, and they came to an agreement based on each other’s integrity. So she must be careful not to miss any details, or she would suffer losses.
When Elsie asked her to have lunch, she felt really hungry. She had not eaten breakfast and spent a lot of energy handling the Winslow family. She was famished now. Isabella was surprised when she saw the dishes today.
Nathan coughed unnaturally and said, “Let’s eat.” Never before was his tone so gentle. And Winona and Yvonne were also very strangely
warm
This was a weird scene. Isabella did not stop eating, thinking, ‘Even if the plot was for me to die, I would want to die having my face stuffed. I’m not going to care what they are up to; I’m just going to eat. As always, she ate more and kept her lips sealed.
After lunch, as she was about to go upstairs, Winona stopped her.
“Isabella, don’t leave now. We have something to discuss with you,” Winona said gently and looked at Nathan.
Nathan nodded and said, “Please sit down.”
Isabella sat down and straightened her back. “If they want to force me to marry into the Winslow family, they can yap all they want. I would not obey. If they push me too far, I will flee overseas. I might not have enough money, but there will be a way.”
“Isabella, what is your relationship with Mr. Murray?” Winona asked with concern.
Isabella lowered her eyes and said softly, “We will get married as soon as possible.”
“What? He said yes?” Wonne blurted out in shock.
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Isabella did not say anything to deny it.
Yvonne clenched her fists so tightly that her fingernails almost plerced her palm.
Winona glanced at her and motioned her to calm down.
“Isabella, you’ll start school soon. Have you found a place to intern?” Winona changed the subject.
Isabella was confused and answered frankly, “Yes. I’ll report to work in two days.”
Winona smiled and said, “You are really capable. If Yvonne could work half as hard as you, I wouldn’t have to worry about her.”
Isabella did not answer.
Yvonne did not work hard because she did not need to. Nathan had prepared everything for her, but Isabella did not have the privilege.
age to
“Isabella, can you invite Mr. Murray to our house?” Winona took advantage to go straight to the point when Isabella was still in confusion.
Isabella was stunned.
Winona was still smiling and said, “Invite him to our house. If he wants to marry our daughter, he should drop by to get to know us, right?”
Isabella did not know what they were plotting. So she kept quiet, as how she would normally behave, and waited for their next step.
Nathan could not stand such an indirect strategy. He said in a low and stern voice, “Isabella, Mr. Murray and you are not a match. Invite him to
the house and introduce Yvonne to him instead.”
Isabella raised her eyes in surprise and stared at her biological father. This had happened many times over the years.
“Isabella, this watch doesn’t suit you. Take it down and give it to your sister.”
“Isabella, this suit doesn’t look good on you. Let your sister wear it.”
“Isabella, Yvonne started learning oil painting. Give your crystal paperweight to your sister.”
“Isabella, Yvonne needs a brooch to accessorize her outfit, I remember that your mother gave you a pearl. It will suit her. Bring it for your
sister.
“Isabella…”
“Isabella…”
Isabella took a deep breath and kept her composure while staying still.
This time, instead of clothes, jewelry, and toys, it was a person. It turned out that today’s lunch was arranged for this matter. This time they had their eyes set on her man. And the reason they gave was so straightforward and rude: “Isabella, you are not a match!”
Isabella could not help but smile, “In their eyes, is there anything suitable for me? Yes, and it is that two–timing Zachary, she thought.
Isabella raised her head. There was a bright crystal chandelier on the top of her head that was gloriously cold. All it reflected were cold rays.
“Did you hear what I said?” Nathan frowned.
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He did not like this daughter. She always looked so distracted. He might think she was disobedient, but she never objected to his plans for her, even though he felt it was a little unfair. She might be obedient, but the way she looks always makes people terrified and panicked. What does that smile mean at this moment? Nathan thought.
Nathan was ready to get angry and was ready to force her to agree whether she liked it or not. What he had planned had to work, and no one should destroy it.
Isabella withdrew her gaze, looked at Nathan, and closed her mouth. “I heard you, Dad.” Her voice was calm.
“Well, you can ask him to come tomorrow,” Nathan ordered directly.
“If I do this, what will I get in return?” the clear voice sounded again.
Naths stunned, while Winona and Yvonne looked at e