Chapter 24
- ISABELLA'S POV ~
- He took in a sharp breath, his words coming out in a ragged whisper, “Nothing.” His body language betrayed his lie, and he carefully brushed past me, seating himself on the couch. “I need water. I’m thirsty.”
- Silence fell between us, my heart sinking as he evaded my questions. Without a word, I darted to the kitchen, filling a tumbler with water, praying it would help him catch his breath.