Chapter 87

Isabelle's apology was surprisingly thorough as if she had prepared a script for this moment. However, I could not tell if her demeanor was genuine or just an act. At this point, my trust in her was non-existent. "What's done is done. I won't hold it against you anymore," I said. "That's good," she replied, visibly relieved. She then stepped forward and took my hand. "Bryce, can we start over? I promise I'll be good to you from now on. I won't anger you anymore, I swear. Please give me another chance." She continued, "It's not easy to meet, know, and fall in love with someone in this vast world. Once we miss this chance, it's gone forever. Consider the imperfection on my face as punishment for what I've done. Okay?" Here we go again. I had no idea how many times we had this conversation. "Isabelle," I began, grasping her hand. This gesture made her beam with joy, a smile spreading across her face. However, my next words quickly crushed her hopes. "We're done forever. Stop wa