A New Addition

Ditch the Ex, Date the Billionaire

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Chapter 19: A New Addition

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You can do this, Isabella. You can do this.

I try to motivate myself from not getting too nervous as Archie squeezed my palm to help me.

As Archie and I made our way through the crowded room, I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the sea of faces surrounding us.

Even when I usually attended events when I was still living and abiding by my father’s rules, I still couldn’t just adjust to this lifestyle.

It’s just so overwhelming. Being in a room full of people that are better than you. People that know that they are better than you.

Makes one self esteem low. And I already have a low self esteem to begin with.

But it seemed like my experience at this particular anniversary party was going to be different because people were smiling and greeting us warmly, their voices blending into a cacophony of sound.

I clung to Archie's arm, seeking comfort in his reassuring presence.

He sensed my unease and leaned in c