Chapter Thirty Eight : Growing Suspicions

Isabella nodded understandingly. “Well, let’s eat. Later today, we’re heading to Alexander’s beach villa. Everything’s set for us there.” ”Sounds good,” Sofia responded quietly, focusing on her breakfast. Alexander took care of the kids at breakfast, ensuring they ate well. Isabella watched, feeling incredibly fortunate to have someone like Alexander in her life. He made everything so much easier, especially when it came to the kids. In her eyes, Alexander was truly the best. After breakfast and tidying up, they all headed to the beach. On their way, Sofia hopped into Declan’s car. Declan was really happy, thinking maybe Sofia was starting to like him more. In the car, Isabella mentioned to Alexander, “Sofia and Declan seem a bit different today, don’t you think?” Alexander, driving, thought about it. He hadn’t paid much attention to them earlier. “They seem okay to me. What makes you ask?” Isabella reflected on their behavior earlier that day. Sofia had appeared almost guilty, f