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Isabella 188.

I stayed over at Ava's where the security was tightened and my father was banned from entering the premises. It was safer that way and I had no current desire to ever see him again. Ever since he came into my life, it had been one lie after another.

I could not even deny that I was not impressed by how he emotionally insinuated his way into my life and tried to turn me against Damien by painting him in a bad and mysterious way. He sounded almost accusatory whenever he mentioned Damien.

It was as if he had a personal issue with Damien's existence. I had never understood why he was not in acceptance of my husband but he could take his concerns to hell. I could not believe that I even consoled him when he shed those tears of regret.

Were the tears. even real?

"Earth to Isabella, my dear you were long gone," Ava said as she joined me at the backyard porch.

I smiled sheepishly.

"Just lost in thoughts, that's all," I replied.

"I understand perfectly what