245 THE PAST HUNT

Isabella could feel sweat break on her back as she faced her husband and Madison. It was a lot to admit about her past, as she thought it would always stay that way. Now Luke had a grim expression, and Madison looked sympathetic toward her. She didn't want their sympathies; she only wanted them to get through this unscathed. "Well?" She kept her voice tight. She wasn't proud of her past but wasn't about to be judged for it either. Madison reached out and clasped a reassuring hand around hers. "I know this is a lot for you to even admit. Everyone has a past, Isa. But all I see is one strong woman who has overcome all she has passed through." She gave her a warm smile. Isabella felt a slight weight lift off her shoulders. Now she looked hopefully at Luke. He only cleared his throat, clearly coming out of his thoughts. "Let me leave you both to settle this one, eh?" "Thank you, Maddie," she hoped. Her expression mirrored her unease about the whole situation at her wedding. She watched