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

haven’t argued

+5 Bonus

to hear the worst. Isobel laughed. “What’s with the look on your

of you are getting along,” I admitted. I had always been certain those two

feel like he has changed a lot since the whole thing at the photoshoot

“True”

photoshoot brought both families closer. It was too bad someone had to die for us to realize how fast all of

best decision you ever

they existed.”

at me with big eyes. “Don’t you know what they’ve

don’t

up rumors about you and Dario.”

were because at the end of the day-Serena was the talk of the town. Nothing new.

shrugged, unbothered. “I know the truth, he knows the truth, and

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

though,” I spoke. “You should try it

my mom, who knocked

ignored her words and looked at

me.”“”

me finish my sentence, had already

my lips and picked up the phone,

Are you okay?

“Yes, how are

“Is Siena okay?”

“Yes, how are-

is she doing? Can I hear her voice?” Christian asked in

He worried. “What will you do

was always stressing himself our over stuff which wasn’t that big of a deal. 7l figure it out. I’m her mom!”

you to get enough sleep. I know you’ll figure it out.”

are you?” I finally asked. A lot

how are things going?”

to normal before you know it,” Christian spoke.

“Sure, how long?”

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

I meant it.” He

know it.”

excited squeal, making him laugh.

we just really miss you,” I

been

know-and you haven’t visited.”

up to you and Siena.” He spoke. “We’re just

a distraction?”I finished his sentence. For some reason, it sounded much

why I’m not falling apart. “Christian admitted. We had

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