Chapter 221

“It’s almost ridiculous how you manage to take good pictures of yourself but bad pictures of your daughter,” Isobel commented. “It’s a bit selfish, don’t you think?”

We were in my room. During the past two days at my parents’ house, she was nice enough to keep me company. Just like Christian, Beau was too busy, and Luis was at his older brother’s place. I, of course, preferred Christian’s company a bit more, but Isobel would do for now.

“I guess I’m sorry.” I shrugged. “We’ll get back to this subject in a few months.”

Isobel shook her head. “No, we won’t,” She smiled. “Because I’ll take better pictures of my babies.”

“Speaking of babies, you should lower your voice for once,” I complained. “Siena is sleeping, and trust me —we do not want to wake her up.”

“Anyway, you should send him this picture.” Isobel pointed out. “It’s the only decent one.”

If there was something that scared me, it was her straightforward personality. It was hard to imagine what kind of demons she would bring onto this planet, considering my brother also had a questionable personality. “Thank you.” I sighed. “I don’t care if he forgets about me, but he can’t forget about Siena.”

“He won’t. You know that.”

Did I? Being apart from him made me nervous. The only thing which would make me comfortable was a tracker in his phone. At least that way, I could find out whatever he was up to.

“So, how are things between the two of you?” Isobel asked.

“Good, perfect actually-and it scares me, I spoke. “The last time things were this good, he cheated on

me.”

“Yeah.” Isobel chuckled. “He won’t do it again.”

I shot her a sarcastic look. “I mean it. He won’t!” She defended him. Of course, I trusted Christian, but I wasn’t about to let him make a fool out of me for the second time.

“Things are different this time,” Isobel stated.

“How?”

“He knows that you’ll not let him walk over you, and he knows that you’ll do what’s best for Siena.

I smiled at her answer. I didn’t want to be too controlling, but perhaps that was the best thing. One thing was sure. I was going to do what was best for Siena and was done giving second chances.

“How are things with Dario?

“Still awkward, but I don’t even care anymore.” I shrugged, trying to hide my sadness. “It doesn’t matter.”

Of course, it did. He was more than someone I used to work with. He was a good friend who used to have my back-and now I couldn’t have his. The sweet Dario, who I became friends with, had changed into a cold stone, and there was nothing I could do about it.

As crazy as it sounded, Christian’s confession about forcing him to take his distance from me made me feel a bit better. At least I knew I wasn’t the problem.

“Enough about me. How is my brother treating you?“

“Good.” Isobel nodded.

are you treating him?”

haven’t argued in days.”

+5 Bonus

spoke, surprised, expecting to hear the worst. Isobel laughed. “What’s with the look on your

admitted. I had always been certain those two

he has changed a lot since the whole

“True”

closer. It was too bad someone had to die for us to realize how fast all of this could

and her nasty friends is the best decision you ever made! Isobel spoke. “Well,

they existed.”

big eyes. “Don’t you know what they’ve been saying about

don’t care—”

making up rumors about

they were because at the end of the day-Serena was the talk of

“I know the truth, he knows the truth, and

lot, but for the better.” She complimented me. “It’s unlike

I spoke. “You should try

my mom, who knocked on the

ignored her words and

me.”“”

my sentence, had already

up the phone, excited to hear

Are you okay?

“Yes, how are

“Is Siena okay?”

“Yes, how are-

Can I hear her voice?”

He worried. “What will you do if she won’t be

was always stressing himself our over stuff which wasn’t that big of a deal. 7l figure it out.

just want the two of you to get enough sleep. I know you’ll figure it out.”

finally asked. A lot better after hearing your

how are things going?”

normal before you know it,” Christian spoke. It wasn’t an answer to my question, which made

“Sure, how long?”

surprised as I took in his words. For some reason, I had expected it to be a bit longer.

promised to take you home soon, and I meant

know it.”

an excited squeal, making

just really miss you,” I told him.

it’s been two

I know-and you haven’t

up to you and Siena.” He spoke. “We’re just so close, I’ve been so busy,

For some reason, it

falling apart. “Christian admitted. We

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