Chapter 416: Confessions

As Isabella leaned into him, the realization that Ian was here for her, that he had somehow found his way to her, was overwhelming. The floodgates of emotions she had tried so hard to dam broke free, tears streaming down her cheeks, not just from fear or surprise, but from a well of feelings too complex to name. Yet, in the safety of Ian's embrace, surrounded by his warmth and the undeniable reality of his presence, she found a sense of peace she hadn't known she could have.

Unable to help himself, Ian patted her back and teased her," Ahh, now you cry like a baby.What happened to all that 'I'm breaking up with you' stiffness?"