Chapter 85

The door opened. Izaak walked in carrying a basket of Este’s favorite fruits. “Zaaak!” Este called out his name, trying to sound cute. She hurriedly got down from the bed. She opened her arms and minced towards him and hugged his waist. Izaak was unresponsive to her warm welcome. Instead, he surveyed the room to look for his phone. He had forgotten to take it. He sighed in relief when he saw it was sitting on the bedside table. He wondered when Gabriella would call. “I’ve been waiting for a long time." Este pouted her lips. "I missed you already.” Izaak came back to reality and realized Este was still hugging him. He pushed her slightly without hesitation. “Take your medicine first, then I’ll peel the pomegranate for you,” plainly, he said. His expression was lifeless as if he didn't want to be there. He seemed to want to leave as soon as possible. Este nodded and swallowed her pills. She dutifully drank a glass of water. She sat on the bed, giddy, waiting for Izaak to move. Izaak pick