Isabella returned home with her heart in pain and her soul in turmoil. She almost couldn’t believe that her mother-in-law would deviate from the real matter and ask her to give up her daughter. What kind of mother does that?Even though Isabella could try and forgive her for scolding her for the divorce she filed instead of scolding her son for cheating and humiliating her, she would never forgive her for this one, and this would be the last time she would ever show her some respect.Though pissed, Isabella dropped all the negative emotions at her doorstep and entered with a smiling face.“Mummy!” The second Isla saw her, she ran up to her with a smile and open arms. Immediately, Isabella got down on her knees and with her hands spread apart to gather the little girl in her arms.“Mwah!” Isabella planted soft kisses all over her daughter’s face before lifting her and standing up from the floor. “How is my baby doing?”The pure unfiltered joy on her face as she asked that questi

When the surgery was over, Richard was there to help Isabella get settled into the VIP room on the top floor that he arranged for her.He wanted her to have a comfortable and speedy recovery with all the comfort from the room, plus every help she could get from the medical team. “Doctor, when will she wake up?” Richard asked as he watched Bella’s steady breathing before shifting his gaze to the heart rate monitor that seemed to suggest how safe she was.The doctor stole a glance at Bella who was lying on the bed in a hospital gown with different tubes connected to her and bandages on the remaining visible part of her body plus the cast on her right arm and left leg.“It shouldn’t take a while as she has been slipping in and out of consciousness for the past hour,” he revealed.“I’m grateful to you and your team for working so hard. Bella will need all the help she can get for a speedy recovery,” Richard remarked as his gaze swiftly moved from the doctor to the three nurses behi

“What do you take me for?” Richard frowned. “I would never do anything to hurt her, so the answer to your question is a capital no. I didn’t interfere.” Mateo was forced to believe him because his best friend wouldn’t lie about something like that.“Won’t you let me see her at least?” he asked while pointing at the other side he couldn’t that was blocked from his sight.Richard shook his head. “When she gets better.” There was no way he would let him see her in that condition.Mateo had no problems with it, so he stayed a bit and chatted with him for a few more minutes before taking his leave.Now, left alone, Richard went on to freshen up before going over to Isabella’s bed to check on her. He made sure the doctor observed her before he turned in for the night.The following day as early as 7 AM, Isabella’s parents were already at the hospital to see her with some fruits and food.Fortunately, Richard had already dressed up for work and put away his travel bag inside the trun

"Has your boss been here before?" Rosie inquired with curiosity twisted in her brows.Isabella shook her head. "He doesn't know this address except for mine." Isabella had no idea that her father had sent the address of their home to Richard shortly before she was wheeled home."I think that he must be very busy today to pass on the invitation," Caro voiced while making eye contact with others. "Bella, your boss is so rich and hot. Is he single?" Venita couldn't help giggling with her full set of white teeth on display and almost immediately, the girls fixed their gazes on her. Isabella smiled. "Unfortunately, I know nothing about his private life. You will have to go ask him yourself if you are interested.""Why are you asking? Are you ready to mingle now?" Caro teased."Who said it was for me?" A smirk appeared at the corner of Venita's lips as she took in the different expressions on their faces. "I want to set him up with Bella because right now, I am wishing he was the one she

Richard did not get the chance to pull out a chair for Bella because of the toddler in his arms. He had wanted to be a complete gentleman from the start of their date to the finish, but see what she’s caused by bringing a child over.“I asked you out on a date and you brought Isla with you,” he said casually after a waiter arranged another chair for the toddler.Bella who had her secret plans quietly tucked into the back of her head smiled politely as she met his gaze after he had gently settled her daughter on the chair next to him. “I hope you don’t mind her presence?” Richard smirked and peered at Isla who had already picked up the menu meant for him. “Of course, I don’t. Isla is such an adorable daughter. What is there not to like about her?”Bella had nothing to refute his words with as her genes were as clear as day on Isla. She was very proud after successfully creating a mini-version of herself. And by that, she means a beautiful mini-her. Twenty minutes later…Ric