Isabella 71.I was in a surprised daze through out the ride home. I could not believe what Damien had told me as soon as I was cleared to discharge. How could I be so careless? This changed a lot of things. If our marriage was fake, a baby on the way was the real deal."Are you okay?" Damien asked in a meek fashion as he drove.I did not answer him. For some reason, I was mad at him but I could not figure out why. In truth, we both did not know but it felt easier to blame someone."Just know that I am here and this changes nothing between us," He assured me and yet I said nothing."Say something, Isabella," He implored me softly."I have nothing to say to you right now, Damien, this is just too much for me right now," I snapped at him."This is a good thing, Isabella, and I do not understand why you are so upset," He told me with a confused look etched on his face.I will took a long deep breath."Who kidnapped me?" I asked him pointedly."Robert," He answer

Isabella 73.The corn soup was amazing and it went well with the pills I took. I was feeling better but emotionally I was still fucked up. I was glad Damien was out of the house because I did not have the heart to see him again. I fell asleep as soon as I finished eating.When I woke up, I saw that a new iPhone had been left by my side. I ignored it and got off the bed. Damien had told me that my old phone had been taken has part of the evidence against Robert when the case goes to trial.I was in no mood to think about that son of a bitch for now or any other time. I went into the bathroom to rinse my face and dried it up with a towel. I walked back into the bedroom and gazed at the phone on the bed.I suspected that it had to be one of the maids because I could not feel Damien's presence in the house. I wondered where he went. I left the phone and made my way down to the living room. I had no idea what to do to pass time.I sat in front of the television and switched it on with the

Isabella 75.While I waited for the phone to boot up, I could not take my mind away from Camila's visit. I had no idea what she wanted from me and I was kinda scared of finding out. Ever since Damien cut her out of his company she had been unhinged ever since.The phone vibrated as it flashed to life. I was so sure that Damien had already put his name in the speed dial. An idea was forming in my mind and it was one that Damien could frown upon. If Vito could attack me then he must surely know about my mother.I could not have him hurting my mother just to get to me. Mother, in her condition had to live here with me. I was sure that no one had this new number and I was going to keep it that way. I was tempted to go online but I knew that it was a bad idea.It was depressing enough seeing my face on the news and moreover, the internet was brutal and unforgiving when it comes to trendy topics like mine. It was a rabbit hole I was not interested in ever entering.

Isabella 77."Are you sure about this?" Damien asked me as we made our way to the elevator."I am not going to put my life on pause because of someone like Robert, I will be fine," I told him. He did not seem to be reassured by my claim."Just call me when you need anything," He said and the elevator opened and I walked into my office floor.I gave him a short wave and made my way to the office. There was a work place murmur going on when I stepped into the floor. The buzz died down as soon as all eyes were on me. I felt so self conscious and I was aware that they all knew what I had gone through."It's good to see you back at work, Ms. Moretti," A lady said kindly and I looked over at her."Thank you, it feels good to be back," I told her in a polite manner and smiled.I looked around and I could see friendly smiles and nods directed at me. It made me feel good and I recalled what Damien told me before we left the house."Renaissance is your home, Isabella and the workers are your fa

Isabella 79.Trouble had literally come to my door step in form of a very formidable woman. Natalia's mother was the last person I had wanted to see here. I was still shocked by her presence and words refused to form."I don't know what to say, Ms. Dumas, your presence here has caught me by surprise," I said to her. I was feeling very uneasy as she gazed at me."It is alright dear, I have that effect on most people," She replied with a polished accent."Still, I am honored by your presence, Ms. Dumas," I said, wondering why she was really here."Please, call me Rose, since we will be seeing much of each other from now on," She told me with a smile that did not quite reach her eyes."I do not understand," I said to her unsure of where this was going.She smiled as she looked at me for a while. "Isabella, I find the whole office life and politics boring, then you came along," She said.I was still unsure of where this was going. "I can tell you now, Ms. Dumas, it w