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57. Playing A Dangerous Game
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The Ugly Bride 58. Heard Her Final Decision
Third Person's POV: Mason's grip on her wrist loosened slightly, but he still held onto her, his voice taking on a softer tone, laced with a touch of vulnerability. "Rather than sending those foolish divorce papers, Isabel, perhaps you could give me another chance."Isabel found it difficult to take him seriously. Divorce had seemed like his ultimate desire throughout their marriage, and now he appeared devastated at the thought of it. She swiftly pulled her wrists from his grasp and attempted to walk away, but Mason halted her once more."Please, Isabel, just listen to me. We need you in our lives. My family needs you, and I need you too. Your absence has suffocated me and thrown my mind into disarray. Please come back. Allow me one final opportunity to make things right," Mason pleaded earnestly, his words pouring from the depths of his heart, desperately hoping for her to reconsider.However, the more his sadness enveloped him, the more Isabel questioned the sudden change of his h
The Ugly Bride 59. Will you Marry Me, Isabel?
Third Person's POV:Isabel took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the moment hanging heavily in the air. She looked at Mason, his eyes searching hers for any sign of hope. She knew her decision would go against what he might expecting, but she couldn't stay with him any longer."Mason," she began, her voice quivering with a mixture of sadness and determination, "I already told you my decision. There will be nothing between us anymore. It's over."Mason's face contorted with a mix of disbelief and heartbreak. He reached out a trembling hand towards her, his voice filled with desperation. "Isabel, please. Don't speak like that. Give me a chance, and I'm willing to change."Isabel's heart ached at his words, but she knew deep down that being around him become suffocating. They had grown apart, their relationship fading into a mere shadow of what it used to be. She might tried to give him the chance he was pleading for, but she couldn't deny her own happiness and self respect any longe
The Ugly Bride 60. I'm Going To Marry Him
Third Person's POV:Isabel's mind raced as Jeremy's question hung in the air, freezing time itself. The weight of his words pressed upon her, and her heart pounded in her chest. She felt a mix of emotions swirling within her—confusion, surprise, and a flicker of hope. This unexpected proposal shook the foundation of her decision to avoid romantic entanglements altogether.She gazed into Jeremy's eyes, searching for answers that she couldn't find within herself. His gaze held a mixture of vulnerability and determination, and she could sense the sincerity behind his words. In that moment, she realized how deeply he cared for her and how far he was willing to go to make her feel secure.But Isabel's past had left its scars, and the fear of how Mason treated her still haunted her. She had built walls around her heart, vowing to protect herself from the pain she had endured before. Opening herself up to love again seemed like a reckless gamble, and yet, here was Jeremy, standing before her
The Ugly Bride 61. Win You Back In My Way
Third Person's POV:The room fell into stunned silence. Isabel's words hung in the air, and her family struggled to process the magnitude of what she had just revealed. Conflicting emotions swirled within them, a mixture of surprise and concern. Above all, Mason utterly taken back by what she just said.Isabel, not wanting to entertain any further opinions or judgment, turned to leave. She needed time to sort through her own emotions and make peace with her decision. As she was leaving from there, Mason, with a wounded look in his eyes, followed her.With a mix of anger and desperation, he confronted her. "Who is this person you like all of a sudden?" he demanded, his voice laced with pain.Isabel met his gaze, her eyes filled with a newfound sense of determination. "You obviously know him, Mason. I've fallen for Jeremy and there is no feelings left for you" she replied softly, yet resolutely.Mason's heart shattered all over again, his hope extinguished in an instant. The weight of I
The Ugly Bride 62. Won't Find You Anywhere
Third Person's POV:As time passed, Isabel's fear grew like a looming shadow. She worried incessantly about the potential harm Mason might inflict upon Jeremy. The weight of this worry was almost suffocating, and she couldn't bear the thought of anything happening to him because of her.Eventually, with no other recourse, Isabel opened up to Jeremy about her escalating fears concerning Mason's motives. Jeremy was taken aback initially, finding it hard to believe that Mason could harbor harmful intentions. However, as he absorbed Isabel's concerns, he started to grasp her perspective. He wasn't as gripped by fear as she was, as he firmly believed that he could protect both Isabel and himself from any harm Mason might attempt.Trying to offer comfort, Jeremy assured her, "Isabel, I'll make sure nothing happens to you or me. We'll be cautious and vigilant. I'll even discuss the threatening letter and the incident with the authorities. We can obtain a restraining order against Mason if ne
The Ugly Bride 63. Moving In With Mason
Third Person's POV:Olivia parked the car outside Mason's penthouse, and Isabel, lost in her thoughts, remained oblivious to their arrival. Concern filled Olivia's eyes as she observed her friend, unable to fathom Isabel's decision to give Mason a second chance.When Isabel had initially shared her choice with Olivia, it seemed like a bluff, but the reality of moving in with Mason caught Olivia off guard. Despite Olivia's attempts to dissuade her, Isabel stood firm, insisting it was her decision to give Mason another chance.Olivia couldn't shake the belief that Mason had coerced Isabel into this situation, but Isabel denied any external pressure, asserting that she was making this choice willingly. As Olivia watched Isabel, deeply lost in contemplation, regret crept in for not being more forceful in dissuading her friend from returning to her ex-husband."You still have time to change your mind, Isabel. You don't have to be afraid of any of his stupid threats and force yourself into
The Ugly Bride 64. I Love Mason, Jeremy
Third Person's POV:The next morning, Isabel was roused from her sleep by a light knock on the door. Glancing at the clock, she realized she had a mere thirty minutes to get ready and head to her law school. Urgently, she sprang out of bed and hastened to the washroom to freshen up.After getting ready in record time, Isabel swung open her bedroom door to find Mason standing there, leaning against the wall. He was already dressed in his office attire, and she couldn't fathom why he lingered instead of heading to his own office.Without exchanging words and without waiting for him to speak, she pressed on, aware that time was slipping away."I've prepared breakfast for you. Let's eat first, and then I can drive you to your law school," Mason spoke, trailing behind her in an attempt to halt her departure.The mention of him preparing breakfast dampened her mood, and annoyance simmered. "I'm running late; I'll eat something later. And there's no need for you to drive me. I can go on my o
The Ugly Bride 65. Just Pull The Trigger
Third Person's POV:Mason relinquished his hold on Jeremy, the declaration of Isabel's love for him acting as a powerful antidote to the volatile rage that had consumed him moments ago. In contrast, Jeremy felt a profound sense of defeat as Isabel's words replayed in his mind, each syllable inflicting a fresh wave of disbelief and pain.Isabel, however, harbored no remorse for using those words as a strategic shield to protect Jeremy from further harm. In that tumultuous moment, it seemed like the right thing to say, even if she didn't truly mean it. She couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sorrow for the injuries Jeremy had endured because of her."Let's go from here," Mason directed, seizing Isabel's wrist and leading her to his car. An uncomfortable silence enveloped them during the ride home, the atmosphere heavy with the aftermath of the brawl.Isabel found herself repulsed by the idea of sharing the same space with Mason, her mind haunted by the image of him ruthlessly assault
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