At that time, Luther hated himself. Matthew's expression remained unchanged. Knowing Luther sought treatment for excessive control and possessiveness, he anticipated that much. After all, ordinary control and possessiveness would not require medical attention."Why didn't you act on these thoughts?" Matthew asked, getting to the core of why he posed the question in the first place."I don't know. Perhaps I didn't want to see her frightened or crying, or maybe she's too wonderful, and I couldn't bear to treat her that way," Luther admitted. Luther did not have a clear answer to the specific reasons, only that each time he contemplated extreme actions, a strong sense of condemnation arose within him. It was these fluctuating emotions that led to his increasing emotional instability and the decision to consult a doctor."And now?" Matthew inquired."Now, there are still some emotions in that regard, but I can control them. More importantly, I want to make her happy," Luther reveal

"Your mom has never been good at chatting. Don't you think it'll make her feel uncomfortable by letting her spend time alone with Joshua?" Matthew said as he gently tapped her head, affectionate yet stern.Isabella scratched her head, mumbling, "Oh, right."Matthew lightly poked her forehead, saying, "You still dare to say you're the best at making her happy.""I just didn't consider everything for a moment. I'm blaming you for calling Luther upstairs, messing up my brain," Isabella explained."So it's my fault?" Isabella nodded. "Of course." "Go pick the ingredients; I'll head in first," Matthew said."Okay." Then, Isabella watched as Matthew left. Observing his tall and handsome figure, she agreed that Matthew seemed more compatible with Cynthia. After all, Joshua was like Cynthia, quiet and reserved. It would surely be boring if the two were together. Unlike Matthew, who, despite appearing reserved, was a typical chatterbox in front of Cynthia.Luckily, she was also a

Luther also finally realized that though he usually struggled with feelings of inferiority, he had the courage to fight for Isabella no matter what."You're the president of the Neal Group, and socializing is inevitable," Jojo looked at the bottles on the table and said, "As long as you can last longer than us all, I'll approve of you being with Isabella. After all, I treat her as my beloved sister."Jojo hoped that Isabella would find someone reliable. Many of those in their circle would go crazy and throw a fit when drunk, and he was not if Luther was one of those. Hence, he decided to test him."Alright," Luther agreed.Annie nudged Nick's arm, quietly asking what they should do. Nick was confused. Annie glared at him impatiently, whispering, "You know Luther can't handle alcohol well! The last time we went to Jiverton, he got drunk quickly. If they keep drinking, won't something bad happen?"Nick glanced at Jojo and Luther, whispering to Annie, "You don't need to worry abo

Everyone was left speechless.Was Nick really naive or pretending to be dumb?Jojo was well aware of his current situation. Hence, he refrained from mentioning the past. He simply replied, "Isabella's marrying Luther.""It doesn't matter who she is marrying now. The purpose of your stories isn't about winning; it's about which one is more meaningful to Isabella. Everything from childhood holds significance," Nick tried to instill some sense into Jojo.After finishing his drink, Jojo said to Luther, "Let's continue."In the subsequent rounds, Luther and Jojo took turns drinking. Annie was still in the corridor talking on the phone. As soon as the call connected on the other side, she asked, "Where are you?"Isabella was heading to the hotel to talk to Luther about Jojo's visit tonight. "On the road, driving. What's going on?""Why aren't you here?" Isabella continued driving while the call was on speaker, saying, "I can't come over right now. I have to go to the hotel to find L

Jojo asked, "Isabella is coming?""I was worried about you guys drinking too much earlier, so I called her. She happened to be looking for Luther too," Annie explained, glancing at her watch.As if on cue, Isabella opened the door, panting.She walked in and asked, "Why wasn't I invited to the gathering?""It's not a gathering. We just wanted to see if your boyfriend is worthy of you," Nick, an honest person, revealed.Isabella looked at Jojo, realizing that this was probably Jojo's idea."I'm sorry. We shouldn't have done this to him without your permission." Jojo took the initiative and apologized, aware that their actions might not have been appropriate."It's okay." Isabella understood he meant well but added, "Just don't do it anymore. You should trust my judgment. I haven't made a wrong choice in my life.""Are you saying rejecting Jojo was the right choice?" Nick blurted out, never thinking before saying anything. Annie did not hesitate to kick him again.Nick looked