Chapter 417: A Plan

Isabella bit her lip, her gaze locking onto Ian's with hesitant eyes before she took a deep breath. "Ian, I do love you. But we cannot be together. I need time. I have to go away."

Ian sighed, a mix of understanding and concern etched on his face, as he held her close. "Isabella, are you going to say that you need to break up with me again? We haven't even gotten together again yet."

Isabella sighed, her eyes momentarily dropping before meeting his gaze once more. "Maybe we can take a break... Knowing you love me gives me the strength to face everything."

Ian chuckled, a playful glint in his eyes. "My little doll, do you really think I wouldn't know what is going on with you when I say I love you? Who was the one who accused me of not knowing my boundaries? Of always pushing limits? I thought you knew me well..."

Isabella stilled, her eyes widening in surprise. "What did you do?"